Reasons to choose Coolpix P4
Released in 2006, Coolpix P4 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 P4
vs Nikon Coolpix S710
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P442 mm²
Coolpix S710- Area ratio
- 1.1:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 9.5%
The Coolpix S710 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 P4MetricCoolpix S710
8 MPEffective pixels14.5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2.18 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area2.86 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density34.93 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight207 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (EN-EL12) 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 S710 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P4 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S710 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S710 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S710
Released in 2008, Coolpix S710 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 14.5 MP effective resolution, and a 207 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.