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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
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 G16 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G16 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G16 was revealed at a similar time to the P7800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G16 matches up vs the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon P7800

 G16 P7800 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon G16

 P7800 G16 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon P7800

 G16 P7800 
LaunchedNovember 2013November 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the P7800.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and P7800 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Nikon P7800 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
65
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
64
good battery pack (360 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (360 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
75
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition (399g)
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 80% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 356 grams (0.78 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 230 200
Other
Battery life 360 photos 350 photos
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $550