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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 5700
vs Nikon Coolpix 8400
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Coolpix 570058 mm²
Coolpix 8400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 5700 and Coolpix 8400 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 5700MetricCoolpix 8400
4.9 MPEffective pixels8 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.44 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
11.85 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
530 gWeight470 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL1 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 5700 and Coolpix 8400 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 8400 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 8400 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 8400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 8400
Released in 2004, Coolpix 8400 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 470 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.