Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax RZ10
S630 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S630
RZ10 | S630 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax RZ10
S630 | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the Nikon S630 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |