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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D90
  • Updated by Nikon D7100
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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D80

 D7000 D80 
AnnouncedNovember 2010September 2006More modern by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D7000

 D80 D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Nikon D80

 D7000 D80 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

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

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
Portrait photography with Nikon D80
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography info
Nikon D80 Street photography info
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography information
Nikon D80 Sports photography information
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography info
Nikon D80 Travel photography info
66
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 Landscape photography information
Nikon D80 Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7000
Vlogging with Nikon D80
29
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Nikon D80
 Nikon D7000Nikon D80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D7000 Nikon D80
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-11-30 2006-09-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 668g (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 61
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.2
DXO Low light score 1167 524
Other
Battery life 1050 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,049 $800