Nikon D810 vs Nikon D80
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D810 and Nikon D80. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D810 were released 2014 and Nikon D80 was released 2006. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D810 | 2014 |
| Nikon D80 | 2006 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D810 has a "FX"-sensor while Nikon D80 has a "DX"-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 D810 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Nikon D80 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Resolution
Nikon D810 has a 36 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D80 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D810 |
36 MP
36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912 |
| Nikon D80 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Nikon D810 has a 260 % 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
Nikon D810 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D80. Nikon D810 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 12800 while Nikon D80 has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D810 | 64-12800 |
| Nikon D80 | 100-3200 |
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 D810
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D80
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D810 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D80 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D810 | 5 |
| Nikon D80 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D810 or Nikon D80 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
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 D810 weighs 980 gr (equal to 2,16 lb) which is 47% heavier than Nikon D80 and its 668 gr (or 1,47 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D810 | 980 gr 2,16 lb |
| Nikon D80 | 668 gr 1,47 lb |
