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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A1100 IS was introduced 5 years before the P7800 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P7800

 A1100 IS P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon A1100 IS

 P7800 A1100 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P7800

 A1100 IS P7800 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS versus the P7800.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and P7800.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The A1100 IS has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Nikon P7800 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (399g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
75
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than others (399 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix P7800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 399g (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $550