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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 6 years before the S9700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S630 grades vs the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S9700

 S630 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S630

 S9700 S630 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Nikon S9700

 S630 S9700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 versus the S9700.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and S9700.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Nikon S9700 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S630Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $350