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Nikon D90 vs Nikon D80 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Nikon D90
59
83 out of 140
Nikon D90 wins
Nikon D80
46
65 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationNikon D90Nikon D80
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
ISO Range200 - 3200100 - 1600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountNikon FNikon F

Nikon D90 vs Nikon D80

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Nikon D90: 7/10Nikon D80: 6/10
7
6
7361
Nikon D90 leads by 1 point

Resolution

Nikon D90: 4/10Nikon D80: 4/10
4
4
1210

Low Light Performance

Nikon D90: 2/10Nikon D80: 1/10
2
1
ISO 977ISO 524
Nikon D90 leads by 1 point

Max ISO Score

Nikon D90: 4/10Nikon D80: 1/10
4
1
ISO 3200ISO 1600
Nikon D90 leads by 3 points

Dynamic Range

Nikon D90: 9/10Nikon D80: 8/10
9
8
12.5 EV11.2 EV
Nikon D90 leads by 1 point

Autofocus System

Nikon D90: 6/10Nikon D80: 1/10
6
1
11 points0 points
Nikon D90 leads by 5 points

Video Capabilities

Nikon D90: 3/10Nikon D80: 2/10
3
2
1280 x 720None
Nikon D90 leads by 1 point

Burst Speed

Nikon D90: 5/10Nikon D80: 5/10
5
5
4.53

Battery Life

Nikon D90: 8/10Nikon D80: 2/10
8
2
8500
Nikon D90 leads by 6 points

Viewfinder Quality

Nikon D90: 5/10Nikon D80: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Nikon D90: 9/10Nikon D80: 9/10
9
9
703668

Lens Ecosystem

Nikon D90: 10/10Nikon D80: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses

Value for Money

Nikon D90: 10/10Nikon D80: 10/10
10
10
$0$799.99

Durability

Nikon D90: 1/10Nikon D80: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Nikon D90
Categories Won
7
Equal performance
Tied Categories
7
Nikon D80
Categories Won
0

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