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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Newer Model is Nikon D90
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D80 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D80 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 10 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D80

 5D MIV D80 
AnnouncedAugust 2016September 2006More recent by 121 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D80 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D80

 5D MIV D80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the D80.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and D80 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Nikon D80
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography information
Nikon D80 Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (30MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D80
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D80
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D80
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D80
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2006-09-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 668 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 91 61
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.2
DXO Low light rating 2995 524
Other
Battery life 900 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $3,299 $800