Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 7 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX620 HS grades versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and P80 is 93 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and P80.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.