Reasons to choose PowerShot N100
Released in 2014, PowerShot N100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 289 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot N100
vs Nikon Coolpix P7800
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot N10042 mm²
Coolpix P7800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot N100 and Coolpix P7800 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot N100MetricCoolpix P7800
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
289 gWeight399 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Pack NB-12LBatteryNikon EN-EL14 Lithium-Ion 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 N100 and Coolpix P7800 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot N100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P7800 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot N100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7800
Released in 2013, Coolpix P7800 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 399 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.