Reasons to choose PowerShot Pro1
Released in 2004, PowerShot Pro1 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 640 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot Pro1
vs Nikon Coolpix P4
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
PowerShot Pro138 mm²
Coolpix P4- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The PowerShot Pro1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot Pro1MetricCoolpix P4
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.69 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
7.26 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
13.77 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
640 gWeight170 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageSecure Digital
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL5 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot Pro1 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P4 has the lighter body. The PowerShot Pro1 and Coolpix P4 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P4
Released in 2006, Coolpix P4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.