Reasons to choose Coolpix 4500
Released in 2002, Coolpix 4500 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 4500
vs Nikon Coolpix 5400
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 450038 mm²
Coolpix 5400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 4500 and Coolpix 5400 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 4500MetricCoolpix 5400
3.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight330 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash 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 4500 and Coolpix 5400 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 5400 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 5400 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 5400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 5400
Released in 2003, Coolpix 5400 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.