Reasons to choose Coolpix 880
Released in 2000, Coolpix 880 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 325 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 880
vs Nikon Coolpix 950
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 88031 mm²
Coolpix 950- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Coolpix 880 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 880MetricCoolpix 950
3.1 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.5 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
325 gWeight350 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
1 x 2CR5 battery (or optional Nikon rechargeable)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 880 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 880 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 880 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 880 is the newer release. 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.