Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax P80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and P80 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax P80
SX410 IS | P80 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 68 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SX410 IS
P80 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax P80
SX410 IS | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and P80 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and P80.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 185 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $200 |