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 990
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Coolpix 80038 mm²
Coolpix 990- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Coolpix 990 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 800MetricCoolpix 990
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
4.02 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight525 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 990 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 800 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 990 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 990 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 990
Released in 2000, Coolpix 990 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 525 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.