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Side-by-side comparison

Nikon Coolpix 4800
vs Nikon Coolpix L6

Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix 4800

Nikon / 2004

Coolpix 4800

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix L6

Nikon / 2006

Coolpix L6

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
Coolpix 4800
25 mm²
Coolpix L6
Area ratio
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The Coolpix 4800 and Coolpix L6 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 4800MetricCoolpix L6
4 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
295 gWeight125 g
Internal storageStorageSecure Digital
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBattery2x AA

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 4800 and Coolpix L6 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L6 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L6 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Coolpix 4800

Released in 2004, Coolpix 4800 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 295 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Coolpix L6

Released in 2006, Coolpix L6 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.

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