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Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
  • Renewed by Nikon D90
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and G900 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The D80 was introduced 12 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D80 scores versus the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Ricoh G900

 D80 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon D80

 G900 D80 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2006Fresher by 138 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Ricoh G900

 D80 G900 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D80 provides exterior measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D80 and the G900.

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and G900 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D80 and G900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D80 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh G900 will produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D80 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D80
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D80
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
44
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Nikon D80 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon D80Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D80 Ricoh G900
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2006-09-23 2018-02-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 - 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 grams (1.47 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 524 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $800 $752