Nikon S630 vs Nikon S8000

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 16 months before the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S630 grades against the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S630 vs the S8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and S8000.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.