Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon P80

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and P80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 6 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix P80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS vs the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and P80 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and P80.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.