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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S4100
vs Nikon Coolpix S70
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S410028 mm²
Coolpix S70- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S4100 and Coolpix S70 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 S4100MetricCoolpix S70
14.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.02 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
49.54 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
131 gWeight140 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL19 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL12 rechargeable 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 and Coolpix S70 have the same 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 S70
Released in 2009, Coolpix S70 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.