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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • Successor is Nikon D90
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D80

 D3300 D80 
AnnouncedApril 2014September 2006Fresher by 93 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D3300

 D80 D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D80

 D3300 D80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

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

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography info
Nikon D80 Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (430 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
Nikon D80 Sports photography advice
68
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3300
Travel photography with Nikon D80
67
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
lighter than competition (430 grams)
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
Landscape photography with Nikon D80
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging advice
Nikon D80 Vlogging advice
33
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (430 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D80
 Nikon D3300Nikon D80
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