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 S9
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix S52025 mm²
Coolpix S9- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S520 and Coolpix S9 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 S9
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 gWeight115 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
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 S9 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S520 and Coolpix S9 have the same body weight. 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 S9
Released in 2006, Coolpix S9 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.