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Canon 90D vs Nikon D80

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
  • Updated by Nikon D90
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 90D vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was released 13 years after the D80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 90D grades versus the D80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D80

 90D D80 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2006Newer by 158 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 90D

 D80 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D80

 90D D80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D and the D80.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D80 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D80.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 90D to give extra detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 90D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Nikon D80
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography advice
Nikon D80 Sports photography advice
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Nikon D80
78
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography information
Nikon D80 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D80
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D80
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D80
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2006-09-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 33MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 668 gr (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 524
Other
Battery life 1300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,199 $800