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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D3200
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3400
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 80D versus Nikon D3300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 80D was manufactured 23 months later than the D3300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 80D grades against the D3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D3300

 80D D3300 
ReleasedFebruary 2016April 2014Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 80D

 D3300 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D3300

 80D D3300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 80D and the D3300.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D3300 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and D3300.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent 80D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Nikon D3300 Street photography factors
69
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography details
Nikon D3300 Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (700 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography features
Nikon D3300 Travel photography features
76
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
67
great battery power (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
72
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (700 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging information
Nikon D3300 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
33
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D3300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon D3300
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-02-18 2014-04-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 12.8
DXO Low light rating 1135 1385
Other
Battery life 960 pictures 700 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,199 $500