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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 7.1×
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 99
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Canon PowerShot G7 X maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Coolpix P7800 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Canon PowerShot G7 X is equipped with bigger sensor than the Coolpix P7800: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). It is very important difference between these cameras because large sensor allows the camera owner to produce pictures of the better quality. The Canon PowerShot G7 X has more presets of white balance - 8. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 has more powerful 7x optical zoom. The Coolpix P7800 provides more number of focus points in compare with the Canon PowerShot G7 X: 99 vs 31. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving object.
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 is equipped with articulated display that will allow the camera owner to make amazing selfie photos. The Canon PowerShot G7 X screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Coolpix P7800 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The PowerShot G7 X is produced with a touch screen. The Coolpix P7800 provides better minimum (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The PowerShot G7 X is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a laptop. The Coolpix P7800 battery life is better in compare to the Canon PowerShot G7 X battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 350 photos with the Coolpix P7800 and only 210 with the PowerShot G7 X. The PowerShot G7 X weighs 304g that is 95g less in comparison with the weight of the Nikon Coolpix P7800. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to go into the image metadata and find out exactly where a picture was captured.
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 has 10 advantages and the Canon PowerShot G7 X only 9 so the Coolpix P7800 becomes the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon