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Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 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 RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S630 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 3 years prior to the RZ10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S630 scores vs the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax RZ10

 S630 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S630

 RZ10 S630 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax RZ10

 S630 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 versus the RZ10.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 178 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $240 $200