Canon 6D vs Nikon D80
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
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- 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
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Photography Glossary 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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D80
| 6D | D80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | September 2006 | More modern by 78 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D80 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D | Nikon 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 |
