Reasons to choose PhotoPC 550
Released in 1997, PhotoPC 550 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Epson PhotoPC 550
vs Nikon Coolpix 100
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PhotoPC 55017 mm²
Coolpix 100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PhotoPC 550 and Coolpix 100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
PhotoPC 550MetricCoolpix 100
0.3 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
7.59 µmPixel pitch7.59 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area57.6 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density1.74 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight200 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 PhotoPC 550 and Coolpix 100 have the same sensor area. The PhotoPC 550 has the lighter body. The PhotoPC 550 and Coolpix 100 have the same effective resolution. The PhotoPC 550 and Coolpix 100 were both released in 1997. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 100
Released in 1997, Coolpix 100 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.