Canon A2200 vs Nikon P7800

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A2200 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty close but the A2200 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2200 was brought out 3 years before the P7800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2200 grades against the P7800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 compared to the P7800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and P7800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A2200 will result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.