Canon SL3 vs Nikon P80

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SL3 versus Nikon P80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and P80 (10MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL3 was revealed 10 years after the P80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL3 grades versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Nikon Coolpix P80. The full galleries are provided at Canon SL3 Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SL3 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL3 versus the P80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and P80 is 71 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and P80.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL3 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL3 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SL3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.