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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Renewed by Nikon D90
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D2X and Nikon D80, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the D80 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D2X was launched 15 months before the D80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D2X grades against the D80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D80

 D2X D80 
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D2X

 D80 D2X 
RevealedSeptember 2006June 2005Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D80

 D2X D80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2X comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D2X and Nikon D80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D2X compared to the D80.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and D80 is 51 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and D80.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D2X to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D2X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography information
Nikon D80 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography info
Nikon D80 Street photography info
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography highlights
Nikon D80 Sports photography highlights
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
43
weather proof
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
Landscape photography with Nikon D80
50
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging info
Nikon D80 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D80
 Nikon D2XNikon D80
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2X Nikon D80
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2006-09-23
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 668 grams (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.2
DXO Low light rating 476 524
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $5,000 $800