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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 3500
vs Nikon Coolpix 775
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 350021 mm²
Coolpix 775- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 3500 and Coolpix 775 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 3500MetricCoolpix 775
3.1 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight230 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompact Flash (Type I only)
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL1 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 3500 and Coolpix 775 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 3500 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 3500 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 3500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 775
Released in 2001, Coolpix 775 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.