Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800

Below, we will be comparing the Canon N100 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The N100 was manufactured 2 months after the P7800 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N100 grades against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

Analyze the Canon N100 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 and the P7800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and P7800 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.