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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80

Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D750
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • New Model is Nikon D90
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and D80 (10MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and D80 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D780 was brought out 13 years later than the D80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D780 matches up vs the D80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D80

 D780 D80 
RevealedJanuary 2020September 2006More recent by 162 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D780

 D80 D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Nikon D80

 D780 D80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 has exterior measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D780 against the D80.

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and D80 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and D80.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D780 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D780 will offer extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D780 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D80 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography info
Nikon D80 Sports photography info
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (2,260 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography advice
Nikon D80 Travel photography advice
71
good battery (2,260 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D80 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (2,260 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging details
Nikon D80 Vlogging details
32
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Nikon D80
 Nikon D780Nikon D80
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D780 Nikon D80
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-01-07 2006-09-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840g (1.85 pounds) 668g (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 524
Other
Battery life 2260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15b EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $2,297 $800