Nikon D80 vs Sony A850

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D80 versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D80 was manufactured 4 years before the A850 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D80 grades versus the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D80 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D80 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D80 features 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) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D80 versus Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D80 compared to the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and A850 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D80 and A850.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D80 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will show extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.