Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P80

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the P80 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 3 months after the P80 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX1 IS scores vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Nikon Coolpix P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS vs the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and P80 is 64 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and P80.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.