Nikon S630 vs Pentax E70

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S630 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled within a month of the E70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S630 grades vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S630 and the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and E70.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S630 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.