Canon 1D vs Nikon S80

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 1D versus Nikon S80, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and S80 (14MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and S80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D was released 9 years prior to the S80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1D grades versus the S80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D & Nikon Coolpix S80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D has got physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D versus Nikon S80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D vs the S80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and S80 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and S80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon S80 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.