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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2016
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 180 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and S80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was announced 5 years after the S80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the S80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S80

 ELPH 180 S80 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2010Newer by 65 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S80 ELPH 180 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S80

 ELPH 180 S80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the S80.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and S80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography features
Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography features
Nikon S80 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Nikon S80
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography info
Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix S80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-09-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 150 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $191