Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S630 was manufactured at a similar time to the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S630 scores versus the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh CX1
S630 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S630
CX1 | S630 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh CX1
S630 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S630 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S630 vs the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and CX1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S630 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | EN-L12 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $240 | $299 |