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Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Newer Model is Canon S110
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon S100 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S100 was introduced 23 months earlier than the P7800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S100 matches up against the P7800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon P7800

 S100 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon S100

 P7800 S100 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon P7800

 S100 P7800 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S100 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 versus the P7800.

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and P7800.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography details
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography factors
Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography information
Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (399g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Nikon P7800
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
75
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competitors (399 grams)
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Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-12-22 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 54
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.7
DXO Low light score 153 200
Other
Battery life 200 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $429 $550