Canon PowerShot G16 vs Nikon Coolpix P7800
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $250 to roughly today's $299. 54% of the $549 MSRP. Prices are down 16.9% over the last 30 days.
Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $240 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 44% of the $550 MSRP. Prices are down 42.2% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Canon PowerShot G16 or the Nikon Coolpix P7800?
- The Nikon Coolpix P7800 is cheaper used: $240 against $299 for the Canon PowerShot G16, a gap of $59 (25%) as of 2026-10-30.
- What share of its launch price does a used Canon PowerShot G16 cost?
- About 54%: $299 used against a $549 launch price as of 2026-10-30.
- Which is smaller, the Canon PowerShot G16 or the Nikon Coolpix P7800?
- The Canon PowerShot G16 is smaller: the Nikon Coolpix P7800 is 10 mm wider, 2 mm taller, 10 mm deeper and 43 g heavier.
Size and weight
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 is 10 mm wider, 2 mm taller, 10 mm deeper and 43 g heavier than the Canon PowerShot G16.
| Measurement | PowerShot G16 | Coolpix P7800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 109 mm | 119 mm +10 mm | Coolpix P7800 is 10 mm wider |
| Height | 76 mm | 78 mm +2 mm | Coolpix P7800 is 2 mm taller |
| Depth | 40 mm | 50 mm +10 mm | Coolpix P7800 is 10 mm deeper |
| Weight | 356 g | 399 g +43 g | Coolpix P7800 is 43 g heavier (12%) |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Fixed-lens cameras are measured with their lens. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings.
Specs side by side
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Family | Canon PowerShot G | Nikon Coolpix P |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | 1/1.7 | 1/1.7 |
| Sensor family | Canon 1/1.7-inch 12MP CMOS (G16) · 12.1MP 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS | — |
| Megapixels | 12.1 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | — |
| IBIS | no | — |
| Weather sealed | No | — |
| Max video | 1080p60 | — |
| Max native ISO | ISO 12,800 | — |
| Body weight | 356 g | 399 g |
| Dimensions | 109 × 76 × 40 mm | 119 × 78 × 50 mm |
| Body material | polycarbonate | — |
| Released | 2013-08-22 | 2013-09-05 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $549 | $550 |
| Current low | $299 | $240 |
| vs MSRP | -46% | -56% |
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The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.