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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and P80 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 7 years later than the P80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX420 IS grades against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Nikon P80

 SX420 IS P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 85 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon SX420 IS

 P80 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Nikon P80

 SX420 IS P80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the P80.

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and P80 is 80 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and P80.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography info
Nikon P80 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon P80 Travel photography advice
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon P80 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Nikon P80
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Nikon Coolpix P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $400