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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D80
vs Nikon D90
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D80373 mm²
D90- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D80 and D90 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D80MetricD90
10.2 MPEffective pixels12.3 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.05 µmPixel pitch5.51 µm
36.56 µm²Pixel area30.32 µm²
2.74 MP/cm²Pixel density3.3 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
668 gWeight703 g
Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable 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 and D90 have the same sensor area. The D80 has the lighter body. The D90 has the higher effective resolution. The D90 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D90
Released in 2008, D90 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 703 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.