Reasons to choose PowerShot S200
Released in 2014, PowerShot S200 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 181 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S200
vs Nikon Coolpix P7800
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S20042 mm²
Coolpix P7800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S200 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 S200MetricCoolpix P7800
10.1 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.05 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
181 gWeight399 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Pack NB-6LHBatteryNikon 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 S200 and Coolpix P7800 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S200 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P7800 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot S200 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.