Reasons to choose Coolpix S520
Released in 2008, Coolpix S520 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S520
vs Nikon Coolpix S6
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix S52025 mm²
Coolpix S6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S520 and Coolpix S6 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 S520MetricCoolpix S6
8 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight170 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion (EN-EL10) Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL8 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 S520 and Coolpix S6 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S520 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S520 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S520 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6
Released in 2006, Coolpix S6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.