Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P80

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 4 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS scores vs the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS and the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and P80 is 65 and 75 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and P80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX50 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.