Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P7800

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was introduced 5 years before the P7800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2100 IS scores against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS vs the P7800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and P7800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A2100 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.