Reasons to choose Coolpix 2500
Released in 2002, Coolpix 2500 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 2500
vs Nikon Coolpix 3500
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 250021 mm²
Coolpix 3500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 2500 and Coolpix 3500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 2500MetricCoolpix 3500
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight205 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included 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 2500 and Coolpix 3500 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 2500 and Coolpix 3500 have the same body weight. The Coolpix 3500 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 2500 and Coolpix 3500 were both released in 2002. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 3500
Released in 2002, Coolpix 3500 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.