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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
  • Refreshed by Nikon D90
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7200 was revealed 8 years after the D80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the D7200 grades against the D80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D80

 D7200 D80 
LaunchedMarch 2015September 2006Newer by 103 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D7200

 D80 D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D80

 D7200 D80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7200 and Nikon D80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D7200 and the D80.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and D80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D7200 to resolve more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D7200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
Nikon D80 Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D80 Sports photography highlights
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (1,110 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (1,110 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography features
Nikon D80 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (1,110 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Nikon D80
 Nikon D7200Nikon D80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D7200 Nikon D80
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-03-02 2006-09-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 668 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 61
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 11.2
DXO Low light score 1333 524
Other
Battery life 1110 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $1,100 $800