Reasons to choose Coolpix L101
Released in 2005, Coolpix L101 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6.37 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L101
vs Nikon Coolpix S500
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix L10125 mm²
Coolpix S500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L101 and Coolpix S500 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 L101MetricCoolpix S500
6.37 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.97 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.9 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
25.64 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight125 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AA, NiMH accuBatteryNikon EN-EL10 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 L101 and Coolpix S500 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S500 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S500 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S500
Released in 2007, Coolpix S500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.