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Nikon S630 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S630 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured within a month of the S930 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S630 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony S930

 S630 S930 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S630

 S930 S630 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony S930

 S630 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with physical measurements 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S630 against the S930.

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and S930.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S630 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model EN-L12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $219