Compare the Nikon Coolpix S630 vs Pentax Optio P80

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Nikon Coolpix S630 $199.77

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Pentax Optio P80 $148.90

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Important Differences

Nikon S630

Pentax P80
Standard (480p/30fps) vs HD (720p/30fps) The Pentax P80 records movies in HD
11.0 fps vs 3.2 fps The Nikon S630 shoots 244% faster
7x (260mm) vs 4.1x (110mm) The Nikon S630 has 72% more zoom
f/3.5 vs f/2.6 At its widest the Pentax P80's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
$179 vs $149 The best price we've seen for the Pentax P80 is $30 less
37mm vs 27mm The Pentax P80 has a slightly wider lens
140 g vs 125 g The Pentax P80 weighs 11% less

Important Similarities

Nikon S630

Pentax P80
2.7", 230k dots vs 2.7", 230k dots They have very similar screens
Yes vs Yes Both cameras have a built in flash
58 x 97 x 26 mm vs 102 x 59 x 25 mm They are approximately the same size
12.0 megapixels vs 12.1 megapixels They take photos at approximately the same resolution
6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO They have the same maximum light sensitivity
SDHC vs SDHC They use the same type of memory cards

Winner: Pentax Optio P80

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Pros

Cons
Fast action shooting 4.0 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 3.5 / 5.0
Macro photography 4.0 / 5.0
Records movies 3.5 / 5.0
Zoom 2.0 / 5.0
Flash 2.0 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.0 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.5 / 5.0

Specifications
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/2.6
  • 4.1x optical zoom (27 - 110 mm)
  • Record movies up to 720p at 30fps (HD)
  • 2.7" LCD, 230k dots
  • 25 mm (1") thick
  • Weighs 125 g (0.3 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 3.2 fps
  • Minimum focus distance of 100 mm
  • 6400 ISO max
  • Flash range of 4.6 m
  • 28.5 mm² image sensor (6.2 mm x 4.6 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC
  • Announced Aug 5, 2009

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Runner up: Nikon Coolpix S630

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Pros

Cons
Fast action shooting 5.0 / 5.0
Zoom 2.5 / 5.0
Flash 2.0 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.0 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.5 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 1.0 / 5.0
Records movies 3.0 / 5.0

Specifications
  • 12 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/3.5
  • 7x optical zoom (37 - 260 mm)
  • Record movies up to 480p at 30fps
  • 2.7" LCD, 230k dots
  • 26 mm (1") thick
  • Weighs 140 g (0.3 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 11 fps
  • 6400 ISO max
  • 28.2 mm² image sensor (6.1 mm x 4.6 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Feb 3, 2009

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