Nikon D80 Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Nikon D80 is also often compared to pro DSLRs. The Nikon D80's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D90 and the D3100) and Canon (such as the Rebel T2i and the EOS 40D)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D80 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it slightly larger viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.54x), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs pentamirror) and has a built-in focus motor.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (524 ISO vs 977 ISO), has significantly lower image quality (61.0 vs 73.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has slightly less color depth (22.1 bits vs 22.7 bits) and has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.2 EV vs 12.5 EV).

Nikon D90 2 years newer $869 - $897 (body only) $1,099 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the D80) Much lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 524 ISO Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significantly better image quality: 73.0 vs 61.0 Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the D80) None found common strengths of the D90 and D80 Above average viewfinder size: 0.63x vs 0.62x Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Both have pentaprism viewfinders: Pentaprism vs Pentaprism
	Compare the D90 vs the D80
Nikon D3100 4 years newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the D80) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 524 ISO Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the D80) Significantly smaller viewfinder: 0.51x vs 0.62x Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3100 and D80 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses
	Compare the D3100 vs the D80
Nikon D5100 4 years newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the D80) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 524 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 61.0 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the D80) Much smaller viewfinder: 0.51x vs 0.62x Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D5100 and D80 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses
	Compare the D5100 vs the D80
Nikon D7000 4 years newer $1,097 (body only) $1,227 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the D80) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 524 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 61.0 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the D80) Heavier: 780 g vs 668 g common strengths of the D7000 and D80 Above average viewfinder size: 0.62x vs 0.62x Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Both have pentaprism viewfinders: Pentaprism vs Pentaprism
	Compare the D7000 vs the D80
Canon Rebel T2i 3 years newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the D80) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 524 ISO Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the D80) Significantly smaller viewfinder: 0.54x vs 0.62x Smaller sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm common strengths of the T2i and D80 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Nikon D80
Nikon D3000 3 years newer $677 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the D80) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significantly smaller: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Significantly thinner: 2.5" vs 3" Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the D80) Significantly smaller viewfinder: 0.52x vs 0.62x Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3000 and D80 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
	Compare the D3000 vs the D80

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D80 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has significantly more color depth (22.1 bits vs 20.4 bits), is slightly smaller (professional size 132x103x77 mm vs large 147x123x77 mm) and is slightly lighter (668 g vs 900 g).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (524 ISO vs 2,303 ISO), has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (10 MP vs 36.2 MP) and doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen.

Nikon D200 9 months older	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the D80) Weather sealed Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the D80) Heavier: 920 g vs 668 g common strengths of the D200 and D80 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 3"
	Compare the D200 vs the D80
Canon EOS 40D 1 year newer $1,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the D80) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has live view Shoots significantly faster: 6.5 fps vs 3 fps Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the D80) None found common strengths of the 40D and D80 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Inexpensive: $999.99 vs $700.00
	Compare the Canon EOS 40D vs the Nikon D80
Nikon D70 2 years older $1,120 18-125mm lens	Significant advantages of the D70 (vs the D80) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70 (vs the D80) Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22.1 bits Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 61.0 common strengths of the D70 and D80 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Light weight: 679 g vs 668 g
	Compare the D70 vs the D80
Nikon D70s 1 year older	Significant advantages of the D70s (vs the D80) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70s (vs the D80) Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22.1 bits Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.5" Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 61.0 common strengths of the D70s and D80 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Light weight: 679 g vs 668 g
	Compare the D70s vs the D80
Nikon D700 1 year newer $2,750 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D700 (vs the D80) Much lower noise at high ISO: 2,303 ISO vs 524 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 61.0 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the D700 (vs the D80) Fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Significantly heavier: 1,074 g vs 668 g common strengths of the D700 and D80 Fairly small: Large 147x123x77 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Thin: 3" vs 3" Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the D700 vs the D80
Nikon D800 5 years newer	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the D80) Much larger screen: 3.2" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 36.2 MP vs 10 MP Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the D80) Fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Larger: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Professional size 132x103x77 mm Heavier: 900 g vs 668 g common strengths of the D800 and D80 Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the D800 vs the D80