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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Later Model is Nikon D90
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon D80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and D80 (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and D80 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The A3400 IS was brought out 5 years later than the D80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A3400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores against the D80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon D80

 A3400 IS D80 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2006Fresher by 66 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon A3400 IS

 D80 A3400 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon D80

 A3400 IS D80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the D80.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and D80 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and D80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3400 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A3400 IS will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon D80
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon D80 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Nikon D80 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Nikon D80 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon D80 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon D80
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon D80
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon D80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon D80
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-07 2006-09-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 668 grams (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 524
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $800