Reasons to choose Coolpix 3200
Released in 2004, Coolpix 3200 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 3200
vs Nikon Coolpix S5
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 320025 mm²
Coolpix S5- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Coolpix S5 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 3200MetricCoolpix S5
3.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight165 g
Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL8 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 S5 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 3200 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S5 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S5
Released in 2006, Coolpix S5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.