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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S630 and Pentax Optio Z10 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio Z10 ×
Nikon Coolpix S630 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio Z10Nikon Coolpix S630
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberZ10S630
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9497
Width (mm)2526
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)145162
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)812
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
1↑Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.53
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.51.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPG)AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens ( 12 elements in 9 groups)Nikkor lens; 9 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 266.0037.00 - 260.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)77.02
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4060
Macro focus range (cm)8 - 50-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9 point autofocus, Spot Autofocus, Auto Tracking Autofocus, Face Priority AutofoContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 available in Digital SR modeAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 mpix or below)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/1440 - 41/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL metering with choice of: Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter256-segment matrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Normal), Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, FlowerPortrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks, Show, Close Up
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range description(Auto ISO): Approx 17.7 feet (Wide), 13.1 feet (Tele)ISO Auto: Wide: 0.6 to 5.5m, Tele: 0.6 to 3.5m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • jpeg
Included memory (MB)5244
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • infra-red wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.052.16
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.51.2
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.720.42
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.770.62
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.66-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.150.01
Startup time (s)2.52.8
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.75
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180220
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI72Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI72 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pentax software s-sw70 cd-rom
  • nikon software suite cd
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFace Detection, Digital Shake Reduction (ISO boost function), Green button for easy mode, or for function menu4 Way VR Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, motion detection, high-ISO, Best Shot Selector)



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