As well as being compared against other compacts, the Nikon Coolpix S630 is also often compared to travel zooms, super zooms and ultra compacts. The Nikon Coolpix S630's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix S6200 and the Coolpix S6100) and Canon (such as the Powershot S100 and the ELPH 100 HS)

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S630 compared to other compact competitors include: it significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 3.4 fps) and is slightly lighter (140 g vs 160 g).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.8), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (37 mm vs 27 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.5") and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Nikon Coolpix S6100

Nikon Coolpix S6100
2 years newer
$127

Significant advantages of the S6100 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the S6100 (vs the S630)

  • Shoots significantly slower: 1.2 fps vs 11 fps
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S6100 and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the S6100 vs the S630

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$414 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 37 mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the S630)

  • Significantly heavier: 198 g vs 140 g

common strengths of the S100 and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 11 fps
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
2 years newer
$102 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Shoots significantly slower: 3.4 fps vs 11 fps

common strengths of the 100 HS and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Light weight: 140 g vs 140 g
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Nikon Coolpix S70

Nikon Coolpix S70
6 months newer
$150

Significant advantages of the S70 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 2.7"
  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD

Significant disadvantages of the S70 (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 2,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S70 and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the S70 vs the S630

Pentax Optio P80

Pentax Optio P80
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the P80 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the P80 (vs the S630)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Shoots significantly slower: 3.2 fps vs 11 fps

common strengths of the P80 and S630

  • Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Light weight: 125 g vs 140 g
arrow Compare the Pentax Optio P80 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
similar age

Significant advantages of the DMC-FS25 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 29 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FS25 (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Shoots significantly slower: 1.8 fps vs 11 fps

common strengths of the DMC-FS25 and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S630 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 1.2 fps).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (37 mm vs 25 mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.0), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
2 years newer
$195 - $328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 37 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and S630

  • Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 11 fps
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
2 years newer
$144 - $167

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 37 mm

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the S630)

  • Shoots significantly slower: 1.2 fps vs 11 fps
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S6200 and S630

  • None found
arrow Compare the S6200 vs the S630

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
2 years newer
$195 - $199

Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Shoots significantly slower: 3.5 fps vs 11 fps

common strengths of the 310 HS and S630

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Fujifilm FinePix T200

Fujifilm FinePix T200
2 years newer
$150

Significant advantages of the T200 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm

Significant disadvantages of the T200 (vs the S630)

  • Shoots significantly slower: 1.2 fps vs 11 fps
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the T200 and S630

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Sony Cybershot H70

Sony Cybershot DSC-H70
2 years newer
$170 - $201

Significant advantages of the H70 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the H70 (vs the S630)

  • Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 11 fps
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the H70 and S630

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-H70 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
6 months newer
$225

Significant advantages of the SX120 IS (vs the S630)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the SX120 IS (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Shoots significantly slower: 0.9 fps vs 11 fps
  • Significantly lower true resolution: 8.6 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the SX120 IS and S630

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S630 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 58x97x26 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 1.2 fps) and is thinner (1" vs 5").

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.1), has significantly less zoom (7x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (37 mm vs 25 mm) and has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120
2 years newer
$227 - $230

Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly more zoom: 21x vs 7x
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the S630)

  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1"

common strengths of the L120 and S630

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm
  • Light weight: 406 g vs 140 g
  • Thin: 3.1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the L120 vs the S630

Fujifilm FinePix S2900HD

Fujifilm FinePix S2900HD
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the S2900HD (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • More zoom: 18x vs 7x

Significant disadvantages of the S2900HD (vs the S630)

  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Shoots significantly slower: 1.2 fps vs 11 fps

common strengths of the S2900HD and S630

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm
  • Light weight: 437 g vs 140 g
  • Thin: 3.2" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2900HD vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
1 year newer
$310 - $475

Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 37 mm
  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 7x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the S630)

  • Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm
  • Much heavier: 730 g vs 140 g
  • Much thicker: 5" vs 1"

common strengths of the HS20 and S630

  • Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Fast continuous shooting: 8 fps vs 11 fps
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Olympus SP-600 UZ

Olympus SP-600 UZ
1 year newer
$227

Significant advantages of the SP-600 UZ (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SP-600 UZ (vs the S630)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 110x90x91 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the SP-600 UZ and S630

  • Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 11 fps
  • Light weight: 455 g vs 140 g
arrow Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S630 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and shoots faster continuously (11 fps vs 0.6 fps).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.7), has a much narrower wide angle lens (37 mm vs 28 mm), is slightly larger (compact 58x97x26 mm vs ultra compact 92x52x19 mm), doesn't have a touch screen and is older (february, 2009 vs february, 2011).

Sony Cybershot W570

Sony Cybershot DSC-W570
2 years newer
$129

Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 91x51x19 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm

Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the S630)

  • Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 11 fps
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the W570 and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W570 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot W530
2 years newer
$89 - $95

Significant advantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the S630)

  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 37 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the S630)

  • Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 11 fps
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-W530 and S630

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot W530 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630

Fujifilm FinePix Z300

Fujifilm FinePix Z300
4 months newer
$130

Significant advantages of the Z300 (vs the S630)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen
  • Smaller: Ultra compact 92x57x19 mm vs Compact 58x97x26 mm

Significant disadvantages of the Z300 (vs the S630)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Shoots significantly slower: 0.6 fps vs 11 fps

common strengths of the Z300 and S630

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix Z300 vs the Nikon Coolpix S630