Reasons to choose Coolpix 3100
Released in 2003, Coolpix 3100 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 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 3100
vs Nikon Coolpix 3500
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 310021 mm²
Coolpix 3500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 3100 and Coolpix 3500 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 3100MetricCoolpix 3500
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
200 gWeight205 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA NiMH (2) batteries includedBatteryNikon 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 3100 and Coolpix 3500 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 3100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 3100 and Coolpix 3500 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix 3100 is the newer release. 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.