Reasons to choose PowerShot Pro70
Released in 1998, PowerShot Pro70 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.5 MP effective resolution, and a 800 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot Pro70
vs Nikon Coolpix 800
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
PowerShot Pro7031 mm²
Coolpix 800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot Pro70 and Coolpix 800 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot Pro70MetricCoolpix 800
1.5 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.53 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
20.48 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
4.88 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
800 gWeight380 g
Compact Flash (2 slots: 1 @ Type I, 1 @ Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I
Canon 1400mAh NiMHBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 Pro70 and Coolpix 800 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 800 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 800 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 800
Released in 1999, Coolpix 800 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.