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 Olympus C-60 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P440 mm²
C-60 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.05:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.7%
The C-60 Zoom 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 P4MetricC-60 Zoom
8 MPEffective pixels5.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.27 × 5.46
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.59 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area6.73 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density14.86 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight198 g
Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture card
Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 C-60 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P4 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P4 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-60 Zoom
Released in 2004, C-60 Zoom has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 5.9 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.