Reasons to choose Coolpix 8400
Released in 2004, Coolpix 8400 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 470 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 8400
vs Rollei d530 flex
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Coolpix 840058 mm²
d530 flex- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 8400 and d530 flex 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 8400Metricd530 flex
8 MPEffective pixels5 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.69 µmPixel pitch3.41 µm
7.26 µm²Pixel area11.62 µm²
13.77 MP/cm²Pixel density8.61 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
470 gWeight800 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)Storage—
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBattery—
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 8400 and d530 flex have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 8400 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 8400 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 8400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose d530 flex
Released in 2002, d530 flex has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 800 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.