Reasons to choose Coolpix 7900
Released in 2005, Coolpix 7900 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 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 7900
vs Nikon Coolpix P5000
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 790038 mm²
Coolpix P5000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 7900 and Coolpix P5000 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 7900MetricCoolpix P5000
7.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.31 µmPixel pitch1.95 µm
5.34 µm²Pixel area3.79 µm²
18.74 MP/cm²Pixel density26.39 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight200 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion 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 7900 and Coolpix P5000 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 7900 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P5000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P5000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P5000
Released in 2007, Coolpix P5000 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.