Reasons to choose Coolpix L23
Released in 2011, Coolpix L23 has about 18 mm² of sensor area, 10.34 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L23
vs Nikon Coolpix S6600
VS
Sensor area
18 mm²
Coolpix L2328 mm²
Coolpix S6600- Area ratio
- 1.54:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 54.2%
The Coolpix S6600 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L23MetricCoolpix S6600
10.34 MPEffective pixels16 MP
4.96 × 3.72Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.34 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.04 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
6.98Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight165 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2x AABatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 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 S6600 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S6600 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S6600 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S6600 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6600
Released in 2013, Coolpix S6600 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.