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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 990
vs Nikon Coolpix 995
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix 99038 mm²
Coolpix 995- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 990 and Coolpix 995 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 990MetricCoolpix 995
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—
525 gWeight475 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
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 990 and Coolpix 995 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 995 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 990 and Coolpix 995 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix 995 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 995
Released in 2001, Coolpix 995 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 475 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.