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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched at a similar time to the S630 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S620 matches up vs the S630 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S630

 S620 S630 

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S620

 S630 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S630

 S620 S630 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 vs the S630.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and S630.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (120g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging features
Nikon S630 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 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 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 120 gr (0.26 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $37 $240