Reasons to choose Coolpix L10
Released in 2007, Coolpix L10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L10
vs Nikon Coolpix S2
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix L1025 mm²
Coolpix S2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L10 and Coolpix S2 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 L10MetricCoolpix S2
4.9 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight140 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL8 Lithium-Ion 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 L10 and Coolpix S2 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L10 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S2 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S2
Released in 2005, Coolpix S2 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.