Reasons to choose Coolpix 4200
Released in 2004, Coolpix 4200 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 4200
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 420038 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 4200 and Cyber-shot DSC-W100 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 4200MetricCyber-shot DSC-W100
3.9 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch2.16 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area4.68 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density21.37 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight192 g
Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable 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 4200 and Cyber-shot DSC-W100 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 4200 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W100
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-W100 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 192 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.