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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S630 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 23 months prior to the SP-610UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S630 scores versus the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S630 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S630

 SP-610UZ S630 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S630 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S630 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S630 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
26
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery ID EN-L12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $299