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Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 6 years prior to the QX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S630 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S630 matches up vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony QX30

 S630 QX30 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon S630

 QX30 S630 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2009More recent by 67 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony QX30

 S630 QX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 provides outer 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) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 versus the QX30.

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and QX30.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Sony QX30 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Sony QX30 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX30 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Sony QX30 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
includes focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Sony QX30 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony QX30
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2009-02-03 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" -
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $240 $348