Nikon D80 vs Sony Alpha 7 III

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD80Alpha 7 III
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70 Sony Alpha 7 II
      Successor ModelNikon D90 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      MSRP$2000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm35.8 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel25.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,20050 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25926000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12966000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance BracketingPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoInstant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF      		Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points693
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to +1.0-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync      		TTL
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lockIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], AE lockAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      DxO Low Light ISO5243730
      DxO Color Depth22.125.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.214.7
      DxO Overall Score6196
      Video Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Internal Recording ModesNoH.264/XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1 RM-VPR1, VCT-XPR10, VCT-VPR1, RM-SPR1, RMT-VP1K (Optional)
      Environmental Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.485 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-FZ100
      Battery Life610 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 7 III
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2, 5 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemCharge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism


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