Nikon P80 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX210 IS has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor.
Below you can see the P80 and SX210 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P80 and Canon SX210 IS Cameras
Nikon P80 and Canon SX210 IS have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon P80
or the
Canon SX210 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
