Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Launched February 2009
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung HZ10W
S630 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S630
HZ10W | S630 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ10W
S630 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.

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

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.

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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |