Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7000 versus Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and D80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was announced 4 years after the D80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D7000 grades against the D80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7000 and Nikon D80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7000 provides physical measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D7000 and the D80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and D80.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon D7000 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher D7000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.