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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony WX50

 S630 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S630

 WX50 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony WX50

 S630 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
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 WX50
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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