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Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and S3300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The 80D was unveiled 4 years later than the S3300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 80D scores versus the S3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon S3300

 80D S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon 80D

 S3300 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon S3300

 80D S3300 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has got outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 80D against the S3300.

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and S3300 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and S3300.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 80D with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 80D will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 80D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Nikon S3300
69
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography factors
Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
77
weather proofing
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon 80D vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon S3300
 Canon EOS 80DNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,199 $99