Reasons to choose PowerShot SD550
Released in 2005, PowerShot SD550 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SD550
vs Nikon Coolpix S700
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot SD55042 mm²
Coolpix S700- Area ratio
- 1.1:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 9.5%
The Coolpix S700 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 SD550MetricCoolpix S700
7.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2.31 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
5.34 µm²Pixel area3.43 µm²
18.74 MP/cm²Pixel density29.15 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight130 g
SD/MMC cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-3L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (EN-EL10) 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 Coolpix S700 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S700 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S700 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S700
Released in 2007, Coolpix S700 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.