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Nikon S630 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S630 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced around the same time to the W290 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S630 matches up versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W290

 S630 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon S630

 W290 S630 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W290

 S630 W290 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S630 versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S630 and the W290.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and W290.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Sony W290
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Sony W290
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Sony W290
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Sony W290 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony W290
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $230