Reasons to choose Coolpix P90
Released in 2009, Coolpix P90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 460 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P90
vs Nikon Coolpix S4100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix P9028 mm²
Coolpix S4100- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Coolpix S4100 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 P90MetricCoolpix S4100
12.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
460 gWeight131 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL19 Lithium-Ion battery 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 S4100 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S4100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S4100 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S4100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S4100
Released in 2011, Coolpix S4100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 131 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.