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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 3 years earlier than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S630 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S630 matches up against the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S630 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon S630

 SP-810 UZ S630 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S630 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S630 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S630 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $240 $280