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Nikon S630 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon S630 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 16 months prior to the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S630 grades versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony H55

 S630 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S630

 H55 S630 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony H55

 S630 H55 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S630 vs the H55.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and H55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Sony H55
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony H55
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $235