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Nikon S630 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S630 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 3 years before the W650 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S630 matches up against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W650

 S630 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S630

 W650 S630 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W650

 S630 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 offers exterior 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) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S630 compared to the W650.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and W650.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Sony W650
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Sony W650
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Sony W650
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony W650
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 images
Form of battery - 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $140