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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled within a month of the 550WP so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S630 scores versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 550WP

 S630 550WP 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S630

 550WP S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 550WP

 S630 550WP 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 vs the 550WP.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and 550WP.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S630 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Alternative name - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $399