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Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 23 months prior to the WB700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S630 matches up versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung WB700

 S630 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S630

 WB700 S630 
RevealedDecember 2010February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung WB700

 S630 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 has got external dimensions 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 Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 against the WB700.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and WB700.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-12-28
Physical type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $240 $300