Canon 60Da vs Nikon D80

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 60Da and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60Da was released 5 years later than the D80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 60Da scores versus the D80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da & Nikon D80. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 60Da has outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 60Da vs the D80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and D80.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 60Da to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger 60Da is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.