Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P80

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SX530 HS was introduced 6 years later than the P80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX530 HS scores vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS vs the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and P80 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.