Nikon S630 vs Sony W800
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 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
- Released February 2009
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W800
S630 | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S630
W800 | S630 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W800
S630 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Nikon S630 and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |