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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S630 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S630 matches up versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony WX30

 S630 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S630

 WX30 S630 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony WX30

 S630 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 has got 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S630 vs the WX30.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX30 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Sony WX30
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $259