Reasons to choose Coolpix L12
Released in 2007, Coolpix L12 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L12
vs Nikon Coolpix S3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix L1225 mm²
Coolpix S3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L12 and Coolpix S3 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 L12MetricCoolpix S3
7.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight118 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 L12 and Coolpix S3 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S3 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L12 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L12 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S3
Released in 2005, Coolpix S3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 118 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.