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Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-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
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S630 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 11 months earlier than the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S630 scores vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax I-10

 S630 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S630

 I-10 S630 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax I-10

 S630 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 vs the I-10.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and I-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-L12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $240 $310