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Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon P7800

 N100 P7800 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon N100

 P7800 N100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon P7800

 N100 P7800 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
46
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Nikon P7800
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (289g)
65
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
35
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (289 grams)
75
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competition (399g)
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Canon N100 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life 330 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $550