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Nikon S630 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S630 was unveiled 4 years before the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S630 grades against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W730

 S630 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S630

 W730 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W730

 S630 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S630 versus the W730.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W730 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Sony W730
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 pictures
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $138