Nikon S630 vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S630 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 3 years before the RS1500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S630 scores versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 provides outer 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) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S630 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S630 versus the RS1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and RS1500.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.