Reasons to choose Coolpix L810
Released in 2012, Coolpix L810 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 430 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L810
vs Nikon Coolpix S4000
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L81028 mm²
Coolpix S4000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L810 and Coolpix S4000 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 L810MetricCoolpix S4000
16 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
430 gWeight131 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)BatteryLithium-ion EN-EL10 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 L810 and Coolpix S4000 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S4000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L810 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L810 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S4000
Released in 2010, Coolpix S4000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 131 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.