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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

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
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S800c which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S630 scores vs the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S800c

 S630 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S630

 S800c S630 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Nikon S800c

 S630 S800c 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 and the S800c.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and S800c.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S800c to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Nikon S800c Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (140 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography features
Nikon S800c Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (140 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (140 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Nikon S800c Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S630Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 140 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $290