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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 4800
vs Nikon Coolpix S6
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix 480025 mm²
Coolpix S6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 4800 and Coolpix S6 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 S6
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 gWeight170 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL8 Lithium-Ion 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 4800 and Coolpix S6 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S6 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S6 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6
Released in 2006, Coolpix S6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.