- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 37.00mm - 260.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S630 Review.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS25 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | S630 | ZS25 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ35 | |
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $280.00 | |
Street Price: | $269.99 | $350.00 |
Date Available: | 2009-02-28 | 2013-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.7 oz
(162 g)
includes batteries |
6.8 oz
(193 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.3 x
1.0 in. (97 x 58 x 26 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (105 x 59 x 29 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.53 microns | 1.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | , JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.2 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI | AVCHD or MP4 with monaural audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Nikkor lens; 9 elements in 6 groups | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 37 - 260mm | 24 - 480mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.6 - 46.2mm | 4.3 - 86mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 7.02x | 20.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/10 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - ?? | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 mpix or below) | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 256-segment matrix, center-weighted | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks, Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Voice Recording, Food | Scene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, Underwater, 3D Photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color; Panorama Shot |
Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide: 0.6 to 5.5m, Tele: 0.6 to 3.5m | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVI | AVCHD or MP4 with monaural audio |
Included Memory: | 44.0 MB | 90.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | DC Input | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.16 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.2 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.42 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.62 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.8 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 260 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL12 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 AE, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 4 Way VR Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, motion detection, high-ISO, Best Shot Selector), Sports Continuous Scene Mode for shooting at up to 11fps (up to 20 frames) when you set the resolution to 3MP or lower, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, D-Lighting. | Power O.I.S, Full HD 60i movies. Available in black or titanium. |