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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon P90
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and P80 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS grades vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P80

 SX150 IS P80 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P80 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P80

 SX150 IS P80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has sizing of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the P80.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and P80 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and P80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon P80
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (306g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon P80 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P80
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P80
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306g (0.67 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $400