Nikon S630 vs Sony W650
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W650
S630 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S630
W650 | S630 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W650
S630 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |