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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Photography Glossary

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 4 years earlier than the S9300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S630 matches up vs the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S9300

 S630 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S630

 S9300 S630 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Nikon S9300

 S630 S9300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 offers physical dimensions 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 S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S630 and the S9300.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S630Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $249