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Side-by-side comparison

Fujifilm FinePix A510
vs Nikon Coolpix L16

Archive illustration for Fujifilm FinePix A510

Fujifilm / 2006

FinePix A510

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix L16

Nikon / 2008

Coolpix L16

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
FinePix A510
25 mm²
Coolpix L16
Area ratio
1:1
Absolute difference
0 mm²
Relative difference
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The FinePix A510 and Coolpix L16 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

FinePix A510MetricCoolpix L16
5.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight125 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryAA (2) 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 FinePix A510 and Coolpix L16 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L16 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L16 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L16 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose FinePix A510

Released in 2006, FinePix A510 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Coolpix L16

Released in 2008, Coolpix L16 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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