Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50
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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S630 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S630 was unveiled 4 years before the WX50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S630 grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony WX50
S630 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S630
WX50 | S630 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony WX50
S630 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S630 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S630 versus the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WX50.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX50 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 grams (0.31 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
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 | - | 240 photos |
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 type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $240 | $250 |