Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Nikon D80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon D80
SX1 IS | D80 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon SX1 IS
D80 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D80
SX1 IS | D80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon D80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and D80 is 64 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon D80 | |
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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 |