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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S90
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 310021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S90- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 3100 and Cyber-shot DSC-S90 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 3100MetricCyber-shot DSC-S90
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area5.04 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density19.84 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
200 gWeight202 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 Coolpix 3100 and Cyber-shot DSC-S90 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 3100 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S90 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S90 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S90
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S90 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 202 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.