Nikon Coolpix S630 vs Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S630 and the Nikon Coolpix S230, 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 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

      Nikon Coolpix S230 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 2,000 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S630
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S230
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 S630 and Nikon Coolpix S230.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 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 S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon S630
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S630 over Nikon Coolpix S230.

      Nikon Coolpix S630 vs Nikon Coolpix S230
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 2,000
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Reachs More Telephoto 260 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.3 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 70 cm
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 52 MB vs 50 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S630.

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon S230
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S230 over Nikon Coolpix S630.

      Nikon Coolpix S630 vs Nikon Coolpix S230
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Reaches Wider Angle 37 mm vs 35 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.1
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Lighter 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) vs 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S230.

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Kodak Z990
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.0 MP

      Olympus E-1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      5 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      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 S630 Nikon Coolpix S230
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO6,4002,000
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
        Internal Storage52 MB50 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S630 Nikon Coolpix S230
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10 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 S630 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S230 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S230 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      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 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix S230 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,000.

      Photography Features

      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. Nikon Coolpix S230 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.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S630 comes with EN-L12 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S230 comes with EN-EL10 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 S630, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S230. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S630 body has dimensions of 58 x 97 x 26 mm (2.28 x 3.82 x 1.02") and Nikon Coolpix S230 body has dimensions of 91 x 57 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix S630 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S230 weighs 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      58 mm

      97 mm

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      91 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S630 and Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S630 and Nikon Coolpix S230 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 S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

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

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

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

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

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

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      GOOD
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      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      EXCELLENT
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      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S630 and Nikon Coolpix S230 and give them scores of 52 and 53 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 S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
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      •   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
      AVERAGE
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      •   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 S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
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      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
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      •   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 S630

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
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      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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