Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon P7800

Following is a in depth review of the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very close but the N Facebook ready (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N Facebook ready was revealed 3 months earlier than the P7800 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the N Facebook ready grades versus the P7800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready enjoys physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the P7800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and P7800.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The N Facebook ready uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.