Reasons to choose Coolpix SQ
Released in 2003, Coolpix SQ has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix SQ
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Coolpix SQ21 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S60- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix SQ and Cyber-shot DSC-S60 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 SQMetricCyber-shot DSC-S60
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area5.04 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density19.84 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight198 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 SQ and Cyber-shot DSC-S60 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix SQ has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S60
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.