Reasons to choose Coolpix P7000
Released in 2010, Coolpix P7000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P7000
vs Samsung SL310W
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Coolpix P700042 mm²
SL310W- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.3%
The Coolpix P7000 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 P7000MetricSL310W
10.1 MPEffective pixels13.6 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2.05 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area3.05 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density32.76 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight—
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
DC 7.4 V, 1030 mAhBatteryLi-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 P7000 has the larger sensor area. The SL310W has the lighter body. The SL310W has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P7000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SL310W
Released in 2008, SL310W has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 13.6 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.