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Canon 6D vs Nikon D80

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Canon 6D MII
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Old Model is Nikon D70
  • Refreshed by Nikon D90
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 6D vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D80 (10MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D80 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was manufactured 6 years after the D80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6D scores against the D80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D80

 6D D80 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2006More modern by 78 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 6D

 D80 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D80

 6D D80 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D features external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 6D against the D80.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and D80.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 6D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D
Portrait photography with Nikon D80
80
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
52
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography advice
Nikon D80 Street photography advice
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D80 Sports photography highlights
69
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery (1,090 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery (1,090 shots)
environment sealing
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D80 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Nikon D80
30
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D80
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D80
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Nikon D80
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-12 2006-09-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 668 gr (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 61
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 11.2
DXO Low light score 2340 524
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,699 $800