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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S630 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the 9000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S630 grades vs the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 9000

 S630 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S630

 9000 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 9000

 S630 9000 
RevealedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 and the 9000.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and 9000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Olympus 9000 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternate name - mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $300