Reasons to choose Coolpix 600
Released in 1998, Coolpix 600 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 0.8 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 600
vs Nikon Coolpix 900
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 60021 mm²
Coolpix 900- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 600 and Coolpix 900 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 600MetricCoolpix 900
0.8 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
5.16 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
26.65 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
3.75 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight360 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 600 and Coolpix 900 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 600 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 900 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 600 and Coolpix 900 were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 900
Released in 1998, Coolpix 900 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.