Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Nikon Coolpix P7800 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X vs Coolpix P7800 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Nikon Coolpix P7800 Specs

PowerShot G9 X

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-84mm (3x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98 x 58 x 31mm³ (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″)
  • 209g (6.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 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 G9 X vs Coolpix P7800: The sensors

The PowerShot G9 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 G9 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 G9 X

Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 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)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

209g
(6.7 oz.)		 399g
(12.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)		 463cm³
(29 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 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 lower weight than the Coolpix P7800. Another advantage over the Coolpix P7800: 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 G9 X scores 24 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800

PowerShot G9 X

Coolpix P7800
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 8
Auto Focus points (4)

31 99
Articulated monitor (2)
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

220 350

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P7800 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix P7800 is made easy by the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 15 points for the Coolpix P7800.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X

Coolpix P7800
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X and Coolpix P7800

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Nikon Coolpix P7800

24
15

We recommend Canon PowerShot G9 X as better choice.