Reasons to choose Coolpix L27
Released in 2013, Coolpix L27 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 161 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L27
vs Nikon Coolpix S4100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L2728 mm²
Coolpix S4100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L27 and Coolpix S4100 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 L27MetricCoolpix S4100
16.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
161 gWeight131 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2 AA-size batteriesBatteryNikon EN-EL19 Lithium-Ion battery 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 L27 and Coolpix S4100 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S4100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L27 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L27 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S4100
Released in 2011, Coolpix S4100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 131 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.