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Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,300Native panel resolution:1400x1050ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.48-2.18:1Lamp life:2000 hours

Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.8

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 88% of projectors
4.8

Value for money

Value for money
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

3.4

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 80%
5.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.8

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of projector Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

3.4

Design & Power

5.8
Reviews score
5.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.8
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
900:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 900:1, lower than 93.6% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1400x1050
This projector uses a native resolution of 1400x1050, lower than 73.2% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Output resolution
1400x1050
This projector supports output resolution up to 1400x1050, lower than 74.3% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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Throw ratio
1.48-2.18:1
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.5
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.5, wider than 58% of projectors and equal to 3.4% of projectors.
Motorized optical zoom.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.3
This projector supports HDMI 1.3, older than 89.8% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
Infrared remote included.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
2000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 2000 hours, longer than 96.6% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
2,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 2,500 hours, longer than 98.9% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
330 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 330 W of power, more than 79.6% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    3 vs 0
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    Motorized optical zoom.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    Motorized optical zoom.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
    DVI-I input.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    3 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (900:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    900:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 21.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models

    5.8

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.8 vs 7.4
  • 21.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models

    5.8

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.8 vs 7.4
  • 45% worse value for money
    Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.79 vs 6.9).
    4.79 vs 6.95
  • 5x more expensive
    Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II is more expensive than the average projector (£3,300 vs £660).
    £3,300 vs £660
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (900:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    900:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1400x1050 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1400x1050 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1400x1050 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1400x1050 vs 1920x1080
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 12 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2009 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2009
    2009 vs 2021
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 10 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.1 vs 2.2).
    1.1 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 90% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (1 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    1 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 18,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 4 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    35 dB vs 31 dB
  • 17,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (31 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    31 dB vs 28 dB
  • 100 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (330 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    330 W vs 230 W
  • 74.5% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (5.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    5.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 14.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (15 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    15 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
projectordude
≈ estimated
29/07/2016
Hands-on review · picture quality and lamp notes
Verdict
Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II has an excellent picture with film-like smoothness, but its lamps are expensive and the speaker is unusable.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
19/05/2014
Hands-on test · Color-focused LCoS projector
Verdict
The Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II is built for accurate color and suits photo and art work, though it is heavy and its built-in sound is too quiet.
9.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
17/05/2014
Lab test · LCOS projector
Verdict
The Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II is overkill for typical business use, but its detailed color controls make it easily worth the price for photo and art work.
6.6
prad.de
✓ explicit
15/04/2011
Lab test · Sharp LCoS projector
Verdict
The Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II is a sharp LCoS projector with a full set of inputs, but its color fringing and weak built-in speaker hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II

  • Superior color accuracy and advanced color management, particularly for photos
  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) suitable for medium-to-large rooms with ambient light
  • Excellent image sharpness and fine detail due to LCOS technology with no screen-door effect
  • User-friendly setup with motorized zoom, motorized focus, and auto-setup features
  • Support for PC-free presentations via USB and PictBridge camera connections
  • Reliable performance with a native SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution

What customers don't like about Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II

  • Weak onboard audio system with a single 1-watt mono speaker
  • Relatively large and heavy footprint (11.5 lbs), limiting portability
  • Modest native contrast ratio (900:1) compared to home theatre models
  • No physical lens shift (vertical or horizontal), making placement less flexible
  • Short lamp life (2,000 hours standard) compared to newer laser-based models
  • Poor performance in dedicated 'Movie Mode', which can wash out dark details

Verdict

The Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II is a high-performance LCOS projector featuring a native SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution and 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, making it suitable for medium to large rooms with ambient light. It utilizes Canon's proprietary AISYS technology to enhance light efficiency and color uniformity, and includes a specialized 'Photo Mode' for precise 6-axis color temperature and level adjustments. Key advantages include its motorized 1.5x zoom and focus, versatile connectivity with HDMI 1.3 and DVI-I, and PC-free presentation capabilities via USB and PictBridge. However, notable drawbacks include a severely underpowered 1-watt mono speaker system, a relatively short lamp life of 2,000 to 2,500 hours, and a bulky 11.5-pound chassis that limits true portability.

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