Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2013

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S630 was manufactured 5 years prior to the XZ-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S630 matches up against the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus XZ-10
S630 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon S630
XZ-10 | S630 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus XZ-10
S630 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with outside 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 XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 and the XZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and XZ-10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 221 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-L12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $240 | $428 |