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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Updated by Nikon P90
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 5 years after the P80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon P80

 SX700 HS P80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon SX700 HS

 P80 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P80

 SX700 HS P80 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the P80.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and P80 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and P80.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon P80 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P80 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Nikon P80 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P80
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $400