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Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus XZ-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus XZ-10

 S630 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon S630

 XZ-10 S630 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus XZ-10

 S630 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus XZ-10
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