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.
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.
Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G16 and Nikon P7800.
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
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
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".
Both Canon G16 and Nikon P7800 have 1/1.7" 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 and Nikon P7800 have 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.
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
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
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
Nikon P7800 for Portrait Photography
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
Nikon P7800 for Street Photography
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
Nikon P7800 for Sports Photography
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
Nikon P7800 for Daily Photography
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
Nikon P7800 for Landscape Photography
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
Read the details
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
Read the details
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 63 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
Ranked
#7 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#246 out of 1196 in all Cameras
Nikon P7800
Ranked
#1 out of 474 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#193 out of 1196 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.
| General |
Canon PowerShot G16 |
Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
| Brand |
Canon |
Nikon |
| Announced |
2013-11-25 |
2013-11-25 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Size |
1/1.7" |
1/1.7" |
| 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 |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
99 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| 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 |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fully Articulated |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
922k dots |
921k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
Optical (tunnel) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
921k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
80% |
100% |
Photography Features |
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| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 m |
10.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync |
1/2000s |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
12.0 fps |
8.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Optional |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
356g |
399g |
| Dimensions |
109 x 76 x 40mm |
119 x 78 x 50mm |
| Battery Life |
360 shots |
350 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
Optional |
Optional |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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| 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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