Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Updated by Nikon P90
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX260 HS was released 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS grades vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon P80
| SX260 HS | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon SX260 HS
| P80 | SX260 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon P80
| SX260 HS | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has sizing of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS and the P80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and P80 is 91 and 75 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and P80.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX260 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-4.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
| 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 | 230 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $349 | $400 |