Reasons to choose Coolpix 2100
Released in 2003, Coolpix 2100 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 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 2100
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
Coolpix 210021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S60- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 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
Coolpix 2100MetricCyber-shot DSC-S60
1.9 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
7.98 µm²Pixel area5.04 µm²
12.53 MP/cm²Pixel density19.84 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
200 gWeight198 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
AA NiMH (2) batteries includedBatteryAA (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 Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S60
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.