• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon P7100 advantages over Canon T8i

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    48 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    395g vs 515g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon T8i advantages over Nikon P7100

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.72 vs 2.08 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Faster overall; Very good image quality; Generous 7.1x zoom range; Good controls; Tilting VGA LCD; RAW support.

  • Video limited to 720p24; Other cameras are still faster in some areas; LCD tilts only up or down, not side-to-side; Sub-command dial turns too easily.

  • Read our Nikon P7100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G10

Nikon P7100
Canon G10
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Canon G10

Canon T8i
Canon G10
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon T8i vs Canon G10

Compared to Canon G11

Nikon P7100
Canon G11
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Canon G11

Canon T8i
Canon G11
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon T8i vs Canon G11

Compared to Nikon P7000

Nikon P7100
Nikon P7000
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7000

Canon T8i
Nikon P7000
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon T8i vs Nikon P7000

Compared to Canon G12

Nikon P7100
Canon G12
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $854
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Canon G12

Canon T8i
Canon G12
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $854
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon T8i vs Canon G12

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7100
Olympus Stylus 1
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Olympus Stylus 1

Canon T8i
Olympus Stylus 1
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

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