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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon D80

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Nikon D80 is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2006 · Released about 20 years ago
Sensor
23.6 × 15.8 mm CCD
Effective resolution
10.2 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
668 g
Battery
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Storage
Secure Digital
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
28.4 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(23.6² + 15.8²) = 28.4 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
373 mm²

Sensor surface area

23.6 × 15.8 ≈ 373 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
6.05 µm

Pixel pitch

23.6 ÷ 3,903 × 1000 = 6.05 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
36.56 µm²

Pixel area

6.05² = 36.56 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
2.74 MP/cm²

Pixel density

10.2 MP ÷ 373 mm² ≈ 2.74 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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23.6 × 15.8 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
10.2 MP
Total pixels
10.75 MP
Sensor
23.6 × 15.8 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,903 × 2,613
Maximum image
3,872 × 2,592
Crop factor
1.52

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–1,600
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
2.5 in / 230,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon F

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
Secure Digital
Battery
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
668 g
Dimensions
132 × 103 × 77 mm
Release year
2006

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.52
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
132 x 103 x 77 mm
Effective Megapixels
10.20
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
3872 x 2592
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Metering
3D Matrix, Centre weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
D80
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
Screen Size
2.5"
Sensor Resolution
3898 x 2616
Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
Secure Digital
Total Megapixels
10.75
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
668 g
White Balance Presets
6
Wireless
—
Year
2006

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