Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P80

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX500 IS grades vs the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS and the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and P80 is 80 and 75 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.