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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 G11 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G11 was introduced 4 years earlier than the P7800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G11 grades versus the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon P7800

 G11 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon G11

 P7800 G11 
LaunchedNovember 2013December 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon P7800

 G11 P7800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G11 versus the P7800.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and P7800 is 83 and 82 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and P7800.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P7800 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography features
Nikon P7800 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (375 grams)
65
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography information
Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (375g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (399 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging info
Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (375 grams)
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-16 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 54
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.7
DXO Low light rating 169 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $550