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Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon 80D versus Canon SX210 IS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and SX210 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was released 5 years later than the SX210 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 80D grades vs the SX210 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon SX210 IS

 80D SX210 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010Fresher by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon 80D

 SX210 IS 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon SX210 IS

 80D SX210 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 80D vs the SX210 IS.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and SX210 IS is 59 and 90 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and SX210 IS.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 80D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 80D will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 80D will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
38
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography information
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
77
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon 80D vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon EOS 80DCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 80D Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 16000 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-392mm (14.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 220g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,199 $226