Nikon D80 vs Canon EOS Kiss X6i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D80 and Canon EOS Kiss X6i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D80 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss X6i is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D80 were released 2006 and Canon EOS Kiss X6i was released 2012. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D80 2006
Canon EOS Kiss X6i 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D80 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X6i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D80 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss X6i 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D80 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X6i has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D80 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592
Canon EOS Kiss X6i 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS Kiss X6i has a 79 % larger resolution than Nikon D80. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss X6i has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D80. Canon EOS Kiss X6i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D80 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D80 100-3200
Canon EOS Kiss X6i 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D80
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X6i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D80 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X6i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D80 3
Canon EOS Kiss X6i 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS Kiss X6i. Sadly, the Nikon D80 does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D80 weighs 668 gr (equal to 1.47 lb) which is 16% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X6i and its 575 gr (or 1.27 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D80 668 gr
1.47 lb
Canon EOS Kiss X6i 575 gr
1.27 lb

Nikon D80 vs Canon EOS Kiss X6i Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D80 and Canon EOS Kiss X6i, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Name Nikon D80 Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Release Year 2006 2012
Release Date 2006-08-09 2012-06-08
MSRP 999 USD 849 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 10 MP 18 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC 5
Image
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 11 9
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2,5” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.85× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 13 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A Motion JPEG
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (Optional (ML-L3 or MC-DC1))
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No Yes
Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Reciever
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D80
Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 600 shots 440 shots
Width 132 mm 133 mm
Height 103 mm 100 mm
Depth 77 mm 79 mm
Weight 668 gram 575 gram