Clicky

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • New Model is Canon 70D
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 60D and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 60D was manufactured 4 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 60D scores versus the D80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D80

 60D D80 
RevealedNovember 2010September 2006Fresher by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 60D

 D80 60D 

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D80

 60D D80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D has got outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 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).

Contrast the Canon 60D and Nikon D80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 60D versus the D80.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and D80.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 60D to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 60D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D80 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography information
Nikon D80 Street photography information
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography info
Nikon D80 Sports photography info
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
good battery life (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography features
Nikon D80 Travel photography features
68
good battery life (1,100 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography details
Nikon D80 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,100 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D80 Vlogging highlights
67
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon 60D vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D80
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D80
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon D80
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-11-10 2006-09-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 668 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.2
DXO Low light rating 813 524
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $899 $800