Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Updated by Nikon D780
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon D750 versus Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and D80 (10MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and D80 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The D750 was brought out 8 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D750 grades versus the D80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 & Nikon D80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D80
D750 | D80 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 98 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D750
D80 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon D80
D750 | D80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D750 offers outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).
See the Nikon D750 versus Nikon D80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D750 vs the D80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and D80 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and D80.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D750 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D750 will render extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer D750 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Nikon D80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D750 | Nikon D80 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2006-09-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840 grams (1.85 lbs) | 668 grams (1.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 93 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 2956 | 524 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,000 | $800 |