Nikon D80 vs Nikon Df

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D80 versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and Df (16MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The D80 was unveiled 8 years before the Df and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D80 grades vs the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D80 and Nikon Df. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D80 Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D80 enjoys external dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D80 vs the Df.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and Df is 62 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and Df.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon Df will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.