Nikon S630 vs Sony H55

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

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.

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

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.