Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30
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Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony QX30
S630 | QX30 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon S630
QX30 | S630 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 67 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony QX30
S630 | QX30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S630 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |