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-8080 Wide Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P458 mm²
C-8080 Wide Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The C-8080 Wide 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-8080 Wide Zoom
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight660 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD Picture
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-8080 Wide Zoom has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P4 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P4 and C-8080 Wide Zoom have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-8080 Wide Zoom
Released in 2004, C-8080 Wide Zoom has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 660 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.