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Nikon S630 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S630 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 11 months before the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S630 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W370

 S630 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S630

 W370 S630 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W370

 S630 W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S630 versus the W370.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and W370.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W370 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Sony W370
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $230