Reasons to choose Coolpix 8800
Released in 2004, Coolpix 8800 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 8800
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F717
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Coolpix 880058 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F717- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 8800 and Cyber-shot DSC-F717 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 8800MetricCyber-shot DSC-F717
8 MPEffective pixels5.24 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.69 µmPixel pitch3.33 µm
7.26 µm²Pixel area11.08 µm²
13.77 MP/cm²Pixel density9.02 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
600 gWeight594 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryInfoLithium (NP-FM50)
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 8800 and Cyber-shot DSC-F717 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-F717 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 8800 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 8800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-F717
Released in 2002, Cyber-shot DSC-F717 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 5.24 MP effective resolution, and a 594 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.