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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 2 years later than the S630 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6200 grades versus the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S630

 S6200 S630 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S6200

 S630 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S630

 S6200 S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 compared to the S630.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and S630 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S630.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S6200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Nikon S630 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
Nikon S630 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
70
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-L12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $240