Reasons to choose PowerShot G10
Released in 2008, PowerShot G10 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 14.7 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G10
vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot G1042 mm²
Coolpix P7000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G10 and Coolpix P7000 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G10MetricCoolpix P7000
14.7 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.7 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
2.89 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
34.61 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
350 gWeight360 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G10 and Coolpix P7000 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G10 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G10 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P7000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7000
Released in 2010, Coolpix P7000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.