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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax P80

 SX410 IS P80 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon SX410 IS

 P80 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax P80

 SX410 IS P80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Pentax P80
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Pentax P80
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
61
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (185 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax Optio P80
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