Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D80 versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and D810A (36MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The D80 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the D810A and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D80 matches up against the D810A with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D80 and Nikon D810A. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D80 Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D80 enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Nikon D810A has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D80 versus Nikon D810A in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D80 compared to the D810A.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and D810A is 62 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and D810A.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D80 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D810A will give you extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.