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Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released November 2013
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G15 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G15 was introduced 14 months before the P7800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G15 grades vs the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon P7800

 G15 P7800 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon G15

 P7800 G15 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2012Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon P7800

 G15 P7800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 and the P7800.

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and P7800 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G15
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7800 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
75
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 399 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 54
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.7
DXO Low light score 165 200
Other
Battery life 350 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $550