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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released April 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Superseded the Canon 1000D
  • New Model is Canon 1200D
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
  • Successor is Nikon D90
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the D80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1100D was revealed 4 years after the D80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 1100D scores against the D80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D80

 1100D D80 
IntroducedApril 2011September 2006Newer by 56 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 1100D

 D80 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D80

 1100D D80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D offers outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1100D against the D80.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and D80 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and D80.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 1100D to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1100D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography features
Nikon D80 Portrait photography features
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography advice
Nikon D80 Street photography advice
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography information
Nikon D80 Sports photography information
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (700 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography details
Nikon D80 Travel photography details
53
good battery power (700 shots)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D80 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (700 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging details
Nikon D80 Vlogging details
22
features face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D80
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D80
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D80
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-04-13 2006-09-23
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 668g (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.2
DXO Low light score 755 524
Other
Battery life 700 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $800