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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 12 months earlier than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S630 scores vs the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S630 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon S630

 SP-600 UZ S630 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S630 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S630 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S630 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
29
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $240 $189