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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Launched February 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S630 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WS80 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S630 scores versus the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax WS80

 S630 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S630

 WS80 S630 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax WS80

 S630 WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S630 against the WS80.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WS80.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S630 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
weather proof
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $220