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 8800
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G758 mm²
Coolpix 8800- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The Coolpix 8800 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G7MetricCoolpix 8800
10 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor8.8 × 6.6
1.95 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
3.79 µm²Pixel area7.26 µm²
26.39 MP/cm²Pixel density13.77 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight600 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL1 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 Coolpix 8800 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot G7 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 8800
Released in 2004, Coolpix 8800 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.