Reasons to choose Coolpix P1
Released in 2005, Coolpix P1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 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 P1
vs Nikon Coolpix S51
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P125 mm²
Coolpix S51- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Coolpix P1 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 P1MetricCoolpix S51
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.18 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight175 g
Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon 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 P1 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P1 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P1 and Coolpix S51 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix S51 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S51
Released in 2007, Coolpix S51 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.