Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Comparison

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Canon G16

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G16 and P7800, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Canon and Nikon. Canon G16 was introduced to market in November 2013 and Nikon P7800 was launched in November 2013. Both G16 and P7800 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Out of 262 cameras in this class, Canon G16 is ranked #3 with an overall score of 61 and Nikon P7800 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 64.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G16 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-25

12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

12.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

356g. 109 x 76 x 40 mm

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Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-25

12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)

28-200 mm F2.0-4.0 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

921k dot Electronic viewfinder

8.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

399g. 119 x 78 x 50 mm

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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G16 over Nikon Coolpix P7800

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Optional	Better connectivity
Max ISO	12.800 vs 1.600	700% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 8.0fps	4 fps faster
Battery Life	360 shots vs 350 shots	10 more frames with a single charge
Weight	356 g vs 399 g	43 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 2.00	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 4.00	faster lens at tele
Low Light ISO	230 vs 200	better High ISO performance
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800 over Canon PowerShot G16

LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Number of Focus Points	99 vs 9	90 more focus points
Viewfinder Coverage	100% vs 80%	More accurate viewfinder
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele	200mm vs 140mm	60 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7.1� vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	10.0m vs 7.0m	3m longer range
Color Depth	21.2 vs 21.0	higher color depth
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix P7800

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 921k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 8.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix P7800

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P7800 has external dimensions of 119 x 78 x 50 mm (4.69 x 3.07 x 1.97″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800. Canon G16 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Nikon P7800.

Comparison image of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800.

Comparison image of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800.

Top View Comparison image of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G16 is 43g lighter than the Nikon P7800 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G16

P7800

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G16

P7800

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot G16 nor Nikon Coolpix P7800 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G16 and Nikon P7800's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Nikon P7800 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Canon G16's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P7800.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 have 1/1.7-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the G16 and P7800 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 Cameras

Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Canon G16	54	21.0 bits	11.7 Evs	230 ISO
Nikon P7800	54	21.2 bits	11.7 Evs	200 ISO

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G16 features a 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 5× zoom lens whereas Nikon P7800 features a 28-200 mm F2.0-4.0 7.1� zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G16 is faster than Nikon P7800 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P7800 has 60mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon G16. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon G16 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G16

P7800

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G16

P7800

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G16

P7800

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G16

P7800

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G16 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P7800 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G16 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Nikon P7800 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Canon G16 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P7800 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
140 mm Tele Lens
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
99 Focus Points
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Canon G16 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon P7800 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
356g
Body Thickness 40mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
7.1X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
399g
Body Thickness 50mm
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Canon G16 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P7800 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G16 and Nikon P7800, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 scores compare:

Canon G16

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #8 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #287 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Nikon P7800

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #233 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Nikon P7800 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G16 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Nikon P7800 vs Canon G16 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon PowerShot G16	Nikon Coolpix P7800
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Announced	2013-11-25	2013-11-25
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/1.7-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	7.44 x 5.58 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	41.52mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	99
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5×)	28-200 mm (7.1�)
Max Aperture	F1.8-2.8	F2.0-4.0
Macro Focus Range	1cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	922k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (tunnel)	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	921k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	80%	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m	10.00 m
Max Flash Sync	1/2000s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	8.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	356g	399g
Dimensions	109 x 76 x 40mm	119 x 78 x 50mm
Battery Life	360 shots	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Optional	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	54	54
DxO Color Depth	21.0	21.2
DxO Dynamic Range	11.7	11.7
DxO Low Light ISO	230	200
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