Nikon Coolpix S220 vs Nikon Coolpix S630

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S220 and the Nikon Coolpix S630, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S220 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 2,000 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S630 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S220 and Nikon Coolpix S630.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S220

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S220 over Nikon Coolpix S630.

      Nikon Coolpix S220 vs Nikon Coolpix S630
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 37 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Lighter 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) vs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S630

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S630 over Nikon Coolpix S220.

      Nikon Coolpix S220 vs Nikon Coolpix S630
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 2,000 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 260 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 7x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 70 cm vs 40 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 2.70"
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Internal Storage 50 MB vs 52 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S630
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO2,0006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
        Internal Storage50 MB52 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S630
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S220 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S630 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S220 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,000. Nikon Coolpix S630 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S220 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S630 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 2992 x 2992, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S630 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S220 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S630 comes with EN-L12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S220, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S630. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S220 body has dimensions of 90 x 56 x 18 mm (3.54 x 2.2 x 0.71") and Nikon Coolpix S630 body has dimensions of 58 x 97 x 26 mm (2.28 x 3.82 x 1.02"). Nikon Coolpix S220 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S630 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      90 mm

      56 mm

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      58 mm

      97 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S220 and Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S220 and Nikon Coolpix S630 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      POOR
      47
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S220 and Nikon Coolpix S630 and give them scores of 42 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      OVERALL
      42
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      BAD
      30
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S220

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      POOR
      50
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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