Reasons to choose Coolpix 4600
Released in 2005, Coolpix 4600 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 4600
vs Nikon Coolpix L11
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix 460025 mm²
Coolpix L11- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 4600 and Coolpix L11 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 4600MetricCoolpix L11
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—
130 gWeight125 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 4600 and Coolpix L11 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L11 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L11 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L11 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L11
Released in 2007, Coolpix L11 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.