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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the D80 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and D80 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 2 years after the D80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the D80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon D80

 SX1 IS D80 
ReleasedMarch 2009September 2006Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon SX1 IS

 D80 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D80

 SX1 IS D80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the D80.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and D80 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and D80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent SX1 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D80 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Nikon D80
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Nikon D80 Sports photography details
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Nikon D80
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon D80
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Nikon D80 Vlogging info
57
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (615g)
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D80
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon D80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon D80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-03-27 2006-09-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 668 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 524
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $800