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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S570 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 7 months later than the S630 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S570 grades versus the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S630

 S570 S630 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S570

 S630 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S630

 S570 S630 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 features external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 against the S630.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and S630.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S570 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Nikon S630
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Nikon S630 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
28
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-L12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $240