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 3700
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 250021 mm²
Coolpix 3700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 2500 and Coolpix 3700 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 2500MetricCoolpix 3700
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 gWeight162 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSD card
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion 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 3700 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 3700 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 3700 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 3700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 3700
Released in 2003, Coolpix 3700 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 162 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.