Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P80

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX510 HS scores against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix P80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and P80 is 80 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and P80.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX510 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.