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Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S630 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 7 months before the E85 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S630 grades vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax E85

 S630 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S630

 E85 S630 
LaunchedSeptember 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax E85

 S630 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S630 against the E85.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and E85.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Pentax E85
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-L12 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $0