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Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison

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Nikon D80

10 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm XQ1

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon D80, which was introduced in September 2006 is a Advanced DSLR camera with a 10.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ1, which was introduced in November 2013 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 2/3-inch sensor. As you can see, D80 is 7 years older than XQ1. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon D80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2006-09-23
  • 10MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 668g. 132 x 103 x 77 mm
  • Replaced Nikon D70 Compare

Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-26
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

Nikon D80 was replaced by Nikon D90. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon D90 vs Nikon D80
Nikon D90 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Fujifilm XQ1 was replaced by Fujifilm XQ2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon D80

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon D80 over Fujifilm XQ1
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
Flash Coverage
13.0m vs 7.4m 5.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
37.14µm2 vs 4.84µm2 667% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily


Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Nikon D80
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 3.0fps 9 fps faster
Weight
206 g vs 668 g 462 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon D80 has external dimensions of 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03″) and weighs 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XQ1 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1. Fujifilm XQ1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 32mm narrower, 44mm shorter and 44mm thinner than Nikon D80. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm XQ1 has a built-in lens but Nikon D80 doesn't. Once you put a lens on D80, its thickness will increase significantly.

Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1.
Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XQ1 is significantly lighter (462g ) than the Nikon D80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on D80, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon D80 nor Fujifilm XQ1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XQ1's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon D80's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1: Sensor Comparison

Nikon D80 has a 10.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor .

Below you can see the D80 and XQ1 sensor size comparison.

Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon D80 has a 6.4x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm XQ1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon D80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon D80 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ1 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Large Body
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon D80 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XQ1 for Sports Photography

POOR
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon D80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
668g
Body Thickness 77mm
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Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Nikon D80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm XQ1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon D80 and Fujifilm XQ1 scores compare:

Nikon D80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #612 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #441 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon D80. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that XQ1 trails behind the D80: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Nikon D80. If not, we recommend the Fujifilm XQ1.

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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon D80 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon D80 Fujifilm XQ1
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2006-09-23 2013-11-26
Body Type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size APS-C 2/3-inch
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 372.88mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 3200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture no lens F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range no lens 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.5" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder Coverage 95% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.64x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync 1/200s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 668g 206g
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life n/a 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 61 not tested
DxO Color Depth 22.1 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 524 not tested
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