Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S630 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S630 and the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and TF1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.