Reasons to choose Coolpix 4100
Released in 2004, Coolpix 4100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 4100
vs Nikon Coolpix S5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix 410025 mm²
Coolpix S5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 4100 and Coolpix S5 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 4100MetricCoolpix S5
3.9 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.52 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
6.37 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
15.7 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
190 gWeight165 g
Internal storageStorageInternal 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 4100 and Coolpix S5 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S5 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.