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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was announced 16 months before the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S630 scores against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S630 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S630

 HZ35W S630 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ35W

 S630 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S630 and the HZ35W.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $240 $300