Reasons to choose Coolpix 800
Released in 1999, Coolpix 800 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 800
vs Nikon Coolpix 950
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Coolpix 80031 mm²
Coolpix 950- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 800 and Coolpix 950 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 800MetricCoolpix 950
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.02 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight350 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) 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 800 and Coolpix 950 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 950 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 800 and Coolpix 950 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix 800 and Coolpix 950 were both released in 1999. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 950
Released in 1999, Coolpix 950 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.