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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released November 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A1300 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was revealed 21 months prior to the P7800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1300 matches up against the P7800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon P7800

 A1300 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon A1300

 P7800 A1300 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012More modern by 21 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon P7800

 A1300 P7800 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1300 vs the P7800.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and P7800.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1300 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon A1300 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography details
Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
33
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
heavier than competition (399 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 399g (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $550