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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 5900
vs Nikon Coolpix L10
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 590025 mm²
Coolpix L10- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Coolpix 5900 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 5900MetricCoolpix L10
5.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.73 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
7.43 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
13.46 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight115 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) 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 5900 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix L10 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 5900 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L10
Released in 2007, Coolpix L10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.