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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 9 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P80

 SX70 HS P80 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2009More recent by 118 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P80 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P80

 SX70 HS P80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has sizing of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the P80.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and P80 is 63 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and P80.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to give more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon P80 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Nikon P80
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (608 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P80 Sports photography highlights
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
64
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than average (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P80 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P80 Vlogging details
64
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (608 grams)
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P80
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $400