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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 3 years before the S9100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S630 grades versus the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S9100

 S630 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S630

 S9100 S630 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Nikon S9100

 S630 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S630 against the S9100.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and S9100.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
39
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S630Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $329