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Nikon S630 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 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
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S630 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 3 months prior to the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S630 grades vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony H20

 S630 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S630

 H20 S630 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony H20

 S630 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S630 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S630 versus the H20.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and H20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S630 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony H20
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (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 sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $249