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Side-by-side comparison

Nikon Coolpix 2500
vs Nikon Coolpix SQ

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Nikon / 2002

Coolpix 2500

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix SQ

Nikon / 2003

Coolpix SQ

Full specifications

Sensor area

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21 mm²
Coolpix 2500
21 mm²
Coolpix SQ
Area ratio
1:1
Absolute difference
0 mm²
Relative difference
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The Coolpix 2500 and Coolpix SQ 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 SQ
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 gWeight180 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 SQ have the same sensor area. The Coolpix SQ has the lighter body. The Coolpix SQ has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix SQ is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

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.

Reasons to choose Coolpix SQ

Released in 2003, Coolpix SQ has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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