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Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony TF1

 S630 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S630

 TF1 S630 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony TF1

 S630 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2013-06-21
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $266