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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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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
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G15 Compare

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
  • Replaced Nikon P7700 Compare

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.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
Canon G16 vs Nikon P7800 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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
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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.

Canon G16 vs Nikon 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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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.

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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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