Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Nikon Coolpix P7800 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G3 X vs Coolpix P7800 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Nikon Coolpix P7800 Specs

PowerShot G3 X

  • Introduced in June 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-600mm (25x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3mm³ (4.9″ x 3.0″ x 4.1″)
  • 733g (23.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G3 X

Coolpix P7800

  • Introduced in September 2013
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 80 – 1600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 28-200mm (7x), f2.8-4.0
  • No WiFi
  • 118.5 x 77.5 x 50.4mm³ (4.7″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P7800

PowerShot G3 X vs Coolpix P7800: The sensors

The PowerShot G3 X features a 1″ sized sensor, while the Coolpix P7800 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G3 X 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 G3 X

Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G3 X a better choice

PowerShot G3 X

Coolpix P7800
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 12.20
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 80 – 1600 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.62 0.92
Touch screen (2)
WiFi (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G3 X are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. 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 G3 X scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800

PowerShot G3 X

Coolpix P7800
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 8
Auto Focus points (4)

31 99
Longer battery life (3, photos)

300 350
Weighs less (2)

733g
(23.6 oz.)		 399g
(12.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

993cm³
(63 cu.in.)		 463cm³
(29 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P7800 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot G3 X: the lower weight than the PowerShot G3 X and the more compact size.

Yields 15 points for the Coolpix P7800.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G3 X

Coolpix P7800
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone
Canon PowerShot G3 X VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G3 X and Coolpix P7800

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G3 X

Nikon Coolpix P7800

20
15

We recommend Canon PowerShot G3 X as better choice.