Canon N vs Nikon P7800
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
Canon N vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs
Canon N
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
Nikon P7800
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon P7800
| N | P7800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon N
| P7800 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 10 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Nikon P7800
| N | P7800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon N vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon N vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
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Canon N Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Canon N Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging with Nikon P7800
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone port
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (399g)
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Canon N vs Nikon P7800 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-11-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 921k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 200 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photos | 350 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-9L | EN-EL14 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $550 |