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Nikon S630 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S630 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured within a month of the G3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S630 scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony G3

 S630 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S630

 G3 S630 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony G3

 S630 G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S630 compared to the G3.

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and G3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S630 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Sony G3
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Sony G3
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $200