Reasons to choose Coolpix S01
Released in 2012, Coolpix S01 has about 18 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 96 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S01
vs Nikon Coolpix S6800
VS
Sensor area
18 mm²
Coolpix S0128 mm²
Coolpix S6800- Area ratio
- 1.54:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 54.2%
The Coolpix S6800 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 S01MetricCoolpix S6800
10.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
4.96 × 3.72Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.35 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.83 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
54.74 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
6.98Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
96 gWeight145 g
—StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Built-in Lithium i-on rechargeable EN-EL11 batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery EN-EL19 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 S6800 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S01 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S6800 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S6800 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6800
Released in 2014, Coolpix S6800 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.