Reasons to choose PowerShot G7
Released in 2006, PowerShot G7 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G7
vs Nikon Coolpix 4200
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G738 mm²
Coolpix 4200- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G7 and Coolpix 4200 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 G7MetricCoolpix 4200
10 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.95 µmPixel pitch3.12 µm
3.79 µm²Pixel area9.72 µm²
26.39 MP/cm²Pixel density10.29 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight155 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
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 G7 and Coolpix 4200 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 4200 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G7 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G7 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 4200
Released in 2004, Coolpix 4200 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.