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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 21 months later than the P80 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS scores versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon P80

 SX30 IS P80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon SX30 IS

 P80 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P80

 SX30 IS P80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS against the P80.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and P80 is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and P80.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P80 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Nikon P80
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (601g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P80 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
Nikon P80 Travel photography features
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (601g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P80
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (601 grams)
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P80
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 ID NB-7L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $400