Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800
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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon P7800
G11 | P7800 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon G11
P7800 | G11 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | December 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon P7800
G11 | P7800 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Examine the Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and P7800 is 83 and 82 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G11 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | |
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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 |