Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D80

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Nikon D80. The full galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.