Nikon S630 vs Nikon S8200

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S8200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S630 matches up against the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S630 against the S8200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and S8200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.