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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 5400
vs Nikon Coolpix 5700
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 540058 mm²
Coolpix 5700- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The Coolpix 5700 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 5400MetricCoolpix 5700
5 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.75 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight530 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) 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 5700 has the larger 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 5700
Released in 2002, Coolpix 5700 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.