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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 3 months prior to the HZ10W so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S630 scores versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S630 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S630

 HZ10W S630 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ10W

 S630 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 features outside 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 Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 compared to the HZ10W.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S630 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
56
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Body design 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $300