Nikon D80 vs Sony A77 II
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Nikon D80 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
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Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D80 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D80 was brought out 8 years before the A77 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the D80 scores versus the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Sony A77 II
| D80 | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D80
| A77 II | D80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2014 |  | September 2006 | More recent by 93 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D80 and Sony A77 II
| D80 | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D80 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D80 provides exterior 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) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D80 and the A77 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and A77 II is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon D80 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and A77 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A77 II to produce greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D80 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Nikon D80 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D80 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2006-09-23 | 2014-05-21 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 668 gr (1.47 pounds) | 647 gr (1.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 61 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 524 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL3e | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $800 | $1,198 |
