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Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S630 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 11 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S630 scores vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony S2000

 S630 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S630

 S2000 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony S2000

 S630 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 versus the S2000.

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and S2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S630 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $225