Canon S100 vs Nikon P7800

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

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.

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

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.