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Nikon S630 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S630 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 6 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S630 matches up against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W800

 S630 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S630

 W800 S630 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W800

 S630 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 comes with outside 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S630 against the W800.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and W800.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
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 W800
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Sony W800
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony W800
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2014-02-13
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 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 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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
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 format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 140g (0.31 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model EN-L12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $90