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Nikon S630 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 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
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon S630 versus Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched within a month of the H50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S630 scores vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony H50

 S630 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S630

 H50 S630 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony H50

 S630 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got exterior dimensions 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 Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S630 compared to the H50.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and H50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S630 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony H50
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
34
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $80