Canon PowerShot G1X vs Nikon Coolpix P7800

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

24p movies
For that film look

Great color depth
21.7 bits

Large sensor
Four thirds 18.7x14mm

Great viewfinder
Tunnel

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P7800

	High speed movies
	120 fps

	Large viewfinder
	1.50x

	In-camera panoramas
	Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama

	External mic jack
	Record higher quality audio with a microphone

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Explore our gallery of 6 sample photos taken by the Nikon Coolpix P7800.

competitors

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Boutique

$499 - $699

	Significantly wider aperture
	Better wide angle
	No 24p support

Compare the PowerShot G1X Mark II vs the PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G16

Pro digicam

$500

	Records high-speed movies
	Significantly wider aperture
	No 24p support

Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the PowerShot G1X

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$498

	Significantly wider aperture
	More dynamic range
	No 24p support

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G1X

Nikon Coolpix P7800 Competitors

Canon PowerShot G16

Pro digicam

$500

	Higher speed movies
	Much better macro capability
	Lacks an external mic jack

Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the Coolpix P7800

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$460

	Takes 3D photos
	No viewfinder

Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the Coolpix P7800

Canon PowerShot G5 X

Pro digicam

$709 - $749

	Better wide angle
	Has a touch screen
	Doesn't record high-speed movies

Compare the PowerShot G5 X vs the Coolpix P7800

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