Canon 7D vs Nikon D80
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- Successor is Canon 7D MII
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D80 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon 7D and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D80 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7D was brought out 3 years after the D80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7D scores vs the D80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 7D vs Nikon D80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D80
7D | D80 | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 38 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 7D
D80 | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D80
7D | D80 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon 7D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D comes with physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 7D and Nikon D80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7D versus the D80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and D80 is 56 and 62 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and D80.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 7D to give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer 7D provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D80 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-11-06 | 2006-09-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual 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 | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860g (1.90 lb) | 668g (1.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | 524 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,050 | $800 |