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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
  • Refreshed by Nikon D90
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon D80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 11 years later than the D80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the D80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon D80

 Fujifilm X-A5 D80 
RevealedJanuary 2018September 2006Fresher by 139 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 D80 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon D80

 Fujifilm X-A5 D80 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Nikon D80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the D80.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and D80 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and D80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Nikon D80 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Nikon D80
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Nikon D80 Travel photography factors
88
good battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon D80
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon D80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon D80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-01-31 2006-09-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 668 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 524
Other
Battery life 450 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $800