Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D3200
- Replacement is Nikon D3400
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The D3300 was announced 7 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the D3300 matches up against the D80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 & Nikon D80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D80
D3300 | D80 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 93 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D3300
D80 | D3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D80
D3300 | D80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 has got external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D3300 against the D80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D80 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and D80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D3300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D3300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D80 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-04-21 | 2006-09-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lb) | 668 grams (1.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1385 | 524 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $500 | $800 |