Reasons to choose Coolpix 885
Released in 2001, Coolpix 885 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 885
vs Nikon Coolpix 990
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 88538 mm²
Coolpix 990- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 885 and Coolpix 990 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 885MetricCoolpix 990
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight525 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 885 and Coolpix 990 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 885 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 885 and Coolpix 990 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix 885 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.