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 5900
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 540038 mm²
Coolpix 5900- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 5400 and Coolpix 5900 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 5400MetricCoolpix 5900
5 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.73 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.43 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.46 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight150 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL5 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 5400 and Coolpix 5900 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 5900 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 5900 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 5900 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 5900
Released in 2005, Coolpix 5900 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.