Nikon S630 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look closer at the Nikon S630 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the S630 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S630 was manufactured 24 months before the XZ-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S630 matches up vs the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Nikon S630 and Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S630 compared to the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and XZ-1.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S630 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S630 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.