Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 and Nikon D80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D780 Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Nikon D80
D780 | D80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | September 2006 | More recent by 162 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 230k | Clearer display (+2129k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D780
D80 | D780 |
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Common features in the Nikon D780 and Nikon D80
D780 | D80 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and D80 is 57 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D780 vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Nikon D780 | Nikon D80 | |
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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 |