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Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
  • Updated by Nikon D90
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D810A

 D80 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D80

 D810A D80 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2006Fresher by 102 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Nikon D810A

 D80 D810A 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

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

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 Portrait photography information
Nikon D810A Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography advice
Nikon D810A Street photography advice
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography factors
Nikon D810A Sports photography factors
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 Travel photography info
Nikon D810A Travel photography info
44
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count high (36MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography information
Nikon D810A Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging details
Nikon D810A Vlogging details
9
can't record video
30
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D80 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Nikon D810A
 Nikon D80Nikon D810A
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D80 Nikon D810A
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-23 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 668g (1.47 pounds) 880g (1.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 524 not tested
Other
Battery life - 1200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $800 $3,800