Reasons to choose Coolpix 900
Released in 1998, Coolpix 900 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 900
vs Nikon Coolpix 910
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix 90031 mm²
Coolpix 910- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The Coolpix 910 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 900MetricCoolpix 910
1.2 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.22 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
17.77 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
5.63 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight360 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
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 910 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 900 and Coolpix 910 have the same body weight. The Coolpix 910 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 900 and Coolpix 910 were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 910
Released in 1998, Coolpix 910 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.