Nikon D80 vs Nikon Z50

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D80 and Nikon Z50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D80 was introduced 14 years prior to the Z50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D80 scores vs the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D80 & Nikon Z50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D80 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D80 comes with exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D80 and Nikon Z50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D80 vs the Z50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and Z50 is 62 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and Z50.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z50 to result in extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged D80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.