Clicky

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon S200 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The S200 was brought out 3 months later than the P7800 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S200 scores versus the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon P7800

 S200 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon S200

 P7800 S200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon P7800

 S200 P7800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Nikon P7800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S200 versus the P7800.

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P7800 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography advice
Nikon P7800 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (399g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
64
offers touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (399g)
resolution not great (12MP)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging features
Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
75
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon S200 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot S200Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-21 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 399 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 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
Cost at release $293 $550