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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Nikon Coolpix P7800 Specs |
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PowerShot G5 X
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G5 X |
Coolpix P7800
All specs: Main page for Coolpix P7800 |
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PowerShot G5 X vs Coolpix P7800: The sensors |
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PowerShot G5 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 G5 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 G5 X |
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PowerShot G5 X vs Coolpix P7800: Viewfinder PowerShot G5 X has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.65x. 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 G5 X (0.65x) |
Coolpix P7800 (0.50x) |
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Advantage: Canon PowerShot G5 X |
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Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Canon PowerShot G5 X a better choice |
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PowerShot G5 X |
Coolpix P7800 |
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| Larger sensor (5) | 1″ | Compact |
| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 12.20 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 125 – 12800 ISO | 80 – 1600 ISO |
| Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel) | 2.36 | 0.92 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Touch screen (2) | ||
| More portable (2) | 380cm³ (24 cu.in.) |
463cm³ (29 cu.in.) |
| WiFi (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G5 X are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like the better viewfinder, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the PowerShot G5 X is made easy by the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. The PowerShot G5 X scores 26 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
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PowerShot G5 X |
Coolpix P7800 |
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| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 6 | 8 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 31 | 99 |
| External microphone (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 210 | 350 |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P7800 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PowerShot G5 X: that the battery has more stamina. Yields 13 points for the Coolpix P7800. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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PowerShot G5 X |
Coolpix P7800 |
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| Built-in flash | ||
| Image stabilizer | ||
| Articulated screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Similar weight | 377g | 399g |
| Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the PowerShot G5 X 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 G5 X |
Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
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26
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13
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We recommend Canon PowerShot G5 X as better choice. |
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