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 885
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 430038 mm²
Coolpix 885- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 4300 and Coolpix 885 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 4300MetricCoolpix 885
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight235 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBattery1 x 2CR5 battery (or optional Nikon rechargeable)
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 4300 and Coolpix 885 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 4300 and Coolpix 885 have the same body weight. The Coolpix 4300 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 885
Released in 2001, Coolpix 885 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.