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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Nikon Coolpix P7800: Specifications at a glance |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Coolpix P7800
All specs: Main page for Coolpix P7800 |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Coolpix P7800: The sensors |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the Coolpix P7800 uses a Compact sensor. Boasting an area of 332mm² (0.53 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is a lot larger than the Coolpix P7800’s chip at 43mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format. Better choice: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Coolpix P7800: The viewfinders PowerShot G1 X Mk. III has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.60x. The Coolpix P7800 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 0.92 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.50x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III (0.60x) |
Coolpix P7800 (0.50x) |
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Advantage: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Coolpix P7800 |
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| Larger sensor (5) | APS-C | Compact |
| Sensor cleaning (3) | ||
| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.20 | 12.20 |
| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 9 | 8 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 25600 ISO | 80 – 1600 ISO |
| Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel) | 2.36 | 0.92 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Touch screen (2) | ||
| WiFi (2) | ||
| Environmental sealing (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 31 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Coolpix P7800 |
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| Auto Focus points (4) | 49 | 99 |
| External microphone (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 200 | 350 |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P7800 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina. Yields 9 points for the Coolpix P7800. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Coolpix P7800 |
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| Built-in flash | ||
| Image stabilizer | ||
| Articulated screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Similar weight | 399g | 399g |
| Similar size | 460cm³ | 463cm³ |
| Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and Coolpix P7800 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III |
Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
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31
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9
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We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice. |
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