Reasons to choose EOS 450D
Released in 2008, EOS 450D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 524 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 450D
vs Nikon D80
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 450D373 mm²
D80- Area ratio
- 1.13:1
- Absolute difference
- 44 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13.5%
The D80 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 450DMetricD80
12.2 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor23.6 × 15.8
5.19 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
26.93 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
3.71 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
524 gWeight668 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
NB-4L Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D80 has the larger sensor area. The EOS 450D has the lighter body. The EOS 450D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 450D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D80
Released in 2006, D80 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 668 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.