Reasons to choose Coolpix P60
Released in 2008, Coolpix P60 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P60
vs Nikon Coolpix S10
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix P6025 mm²
Coolpix S10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P60 and Coolpix S10 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 P60MetricCoolpix S10
8.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.75 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
32.61 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight220 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL5 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 P60 and Coolpix S10 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix P60 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P60 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S10
Released in 2006, Coolpix S10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.