Reasons to choose Coolpix S700
Released in 2007, Coolpix S700 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S700
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Coolpix S70038 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W5- Area ratio
- 1.1:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 9.5%
The Coolpix S700 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 S700MetricCyber-shot DSC-W5
12.1 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
7.44 × 5.58Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.85 µmPixel pitch2.73 µm
3.43 µm²Pixel area7.43 µm²
29.15 MP/cm²Pixel density13.46 MP/cm²
4.65Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight189 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Lithium-Ion (EN-EL10) Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH rechargables included)
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 S700 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S700 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S700 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W5
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-W5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 189 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.