Reasons to choose Coolpix 4300
Released in 2002, Coolpix 4300 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 4300
vs Nikon Coolpix 5000
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 430058 mm²
Coolpix 5000- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The Coolpix 5000 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 4300MetricCoolpix 5000
3.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.12 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight360 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL1 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 5000 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 4300 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 5000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 4300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 5000
Released in 2001, Coolpix 5000 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.