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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 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 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 11 months before the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S630 grades against the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 7030

 S630 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon S630

 7030 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 7030

 S630 7030 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has exterior dimensions 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 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S630 and the 7030.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and 7030.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has 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 features
Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternative name - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
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
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $179