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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 100
vs Olympus C-820L
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Coolpix 10017 mm²
C-820L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 100 and C-820L have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 100MetricC-820L
0.3 MPEffective pixels0.81 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
7.59 µmPixel pitch4.62 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area21.33 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density4.69 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
200 gWeight340 g
Internal storageStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
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 100 and C-820L have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 100 has the lighter body. The C-820L has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 100 and C-820L were both released in 1997. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-820L
Released in 1997, C-820L has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.81 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.