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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 24 months before the SZ-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S630 scores against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S630 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S630

 SZ-10 S630 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus SZ-10

 S630 SZ-10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 has external dimensions 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 SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 vs the SZ-10.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and SZ-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
56
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-02-08
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $300