Canon N vs Nikon P7800

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon N vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the N (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The N was launched 10 months before the P7800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the N matches up against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the N compared to the P7800.

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

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N and P7800.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The N has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The older N is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.