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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A3500 IS was revealed 10 months earlier than the P7800 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the P7800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon P7800

 A3500 IS P7800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon A3500 IS

 P7800 A3500 IS 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon P7800

 A3500 IS P7800 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along 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") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the P7800.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and P7800 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and P7800.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon A3500 IS will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Nikon P7800
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than average (399g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $115 $550