Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon D80

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon D80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the D80 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and D80 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was announced 7 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up against the D80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon D80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS vs the D80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and D80 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and D80.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX510 HS will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.