Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S630 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S630 scores versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
S630 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S630
SP-820UZ | S630 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus SP-820UZ
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
See the Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S630 and the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and SP-820UZ.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $240 | $299 |