Nikon COOLPIX S630 Reviews

8.3 out of 10

Nikon COOLPIX S630

12.0 megapixels, first seen: 4 February 2009

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User Score (176)

8.2
Expert Score (27)

7.1
Design (8)

9.0
Value for money (4)

7.0
Features (8)

7.8
Ease of use (3)

10
Performance (6)

6.8
Picture quality (8)

7.1

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Pros & Cons

bright lcd, nikon optics, good battery life rechargable, very compact, below average movie mode

shutter lag, only standard def movies, poor low light focusing, limited playback information, limited zoom

Manufacturer's Description

Gorgeous style. Beautiful photos.

7x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
Sure Grip with reassuring fit to capture all those precious moments
12.0 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
2.7-in. high-resolution LCD monitor
High performance image sensor shift VR image stabilization
Motion Detection for sharp, steady results
High Sensitivity up to ISO 6400*
Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed capture settings
Scene Auto Selector provides quick, carefree picture-t…

Specifications

Format

Ultra Compact
Max resolution

4000 x 3000
Low resolution

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
Image ratio w:h

16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1
Effective pixels

12.0 million
Sensor photo detectors

12.7 million
Sensor size

1/2.33 " (6.13 x 4.60 mm, 0.28 cm²)
Pixel density

43 MP/cm²
Sensor type

CCD
Sensor manufacturer

Unknown

Release Date

First seen

4 February 2009

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Expert Reviews

Nikon Coolpix S630

Reviewer: infoSync World
29 April 2009

Overall 6

Nikon's flagship style cam is a bit of a divergence from last year's Coolpix S710 , one in which advanced shooters will not dig. The Nikon Coolpix S630 received a significant sensor and features downgrade, with only a 7x optical zoom in return. For 2009, the Coolpix S630 focuses more on ease of use and sexiness than image quality and useful tools. We liked the suave design and simple menus of the Coolpix S630, but felt shafted when it came to low light shooting and... Read more
Nikon Coolpix S630

Reviewer: Digital Photography Interface
27 March 2009
The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a small camera with a lot of zoom and resolution. There’s optical image stabilization, a really, really nice, ergonomic grip (I can’t stop talking about it because it’s that good) and numerous point-and-shoot features. The camera has decent performance (some areas are above average) and very good LCD visibility. However, battery life and movie mode on the Coolpix S630 are not so great. There are lots of features which appeal to those who... Read more
Nikon CoolPix S630 (midnight blue)

Reviewer: CNET
19 March 2009

Overall 7

Design 8

Features 7

Performance 6

Picture quality 6

The bottom line: The Nikon Coolpix S630 puts a little extra zoom in your pocket, but you might not find the high-resolution photos it shoots out pleasurable. Read more
Nikon Coolpix S630 Digital Camera Review

Reviewer: Buy-n-Shoot.com
29 April 2009

Overall 6

One of the first things users will notice with the 12 mega pixel Coolpix S630 is what Nikon call its ‘Sure Grip body design’ which manifests as an interesting sweeping curve along the back of its body that, while subtle to the eye, is quite prominent in hand. The entire right side grip portion of the unit is curved in towards the palm to create what is a very comfortable and ergonomically... Read more
Nikon Coolpix S630

Reviewer: DigitalCameraInfo.com
10 July 2009
The Nikon Coolpix S630 is an eminently respectable point-and-shoot camera. While not heavy on controls, its still image quality was excellent, with low noise, above average color accuracy, and minimal lens distortion. Where the camera faltered was its image stabilization system, a slow continuous burst mode, and standard definition video with very little control. Read more

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User Reviews

"Default settings are not your friends, change them"

Reviewer: CNET
25 August 2009

Overall 8

The reasons that this camera gets four stars from me comes down to the price to features ratio. Its a great little camera if you're willing to do a little photo editing, read the manual carefully (a few times-- I did) and tweak the standard setting to bend this sucker to your will and make it work for you. This is not a great point and snap digital camera, this is a good set up your shot carefully and don't take the software's word for it that everything will turn out... Read more
Great Camera In Small Package

Reviewer: Abes of Maine
26 November 2009

Overall 10

Slight contridiction with the battery. It lasts a long time when taking pictures, but will run short when downloading to the PC if you don't hurry. The zoom is unbelieveably sharp for a compact camera and the stabalizer is a blessing since it is so lightweight. Good display for review. It can do a lot of technical shooting, so read up on the basics to get familiar with it. Super little package for the price and a smart travel camera. We take it with us everywhere we go,... Read more
Great Point and Shoot, Minor Problems

Reviewer: Newegg
13 October 2009

Overall 8

All in all these are tiny complaints for such a great camera. I recommend getting a case and screen protector for it and of course a large SDHC card and extra battery (from experience). Really this is a great camera for a little over $220 (at the time of this review). As with anything make sure you do research and try to get a hands on demo before buying it. Read more
Perfect Camera For Big Travellers (NIKON COOLPIX S630)

Reviewer: Epinions
15 December 2009

Overall 10

If you are a big travveler this is the perfect camera for you. With a really good 7x zoom. Pros: far zoom, lightweight, small, good pictures, smile mode that acctually works (finally), you can put it in different megaga pixel modes (ex. 12mp, 8mp, 5mp, 2mp, tv, pc), many different modes so you can get the perfect picture but also if you want to take a quick picture or dont understand it you can just put it in auto modes. Cons: macro mode takes a little bit of time to get... Read more
It's okay, but pricy for the quality

Reviewer: Amazon
3 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($198.78)

Overall 6

Not too happy with the quality of photo's. The "demo" photo that was posted with the camera does not resemble the quality this camera really takes. Frankly, I'm not sure what camera shot the "little girls in a ball-cage"; but it had to be something with 15X plus pixel ratio. It's okay, but pricy for the quality. Read more or see product