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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F77
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P438 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-F77- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P4 and Cyber-shot DSC-F77 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 P4MetricCyber-shot DSC-F77
8 MPEffective pixels4.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.18 µmPixel pitch3.04 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area9.24 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density10.82 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight152 g
Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryInfoLithium
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 P4 and Cyber-shot DSC-F77 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-F77 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 Cyber-shot DSC-F77
Released in 2004, Cyber-shot DSC-F77 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 152 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.