Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D80

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3300D80
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3200 Nikon D70
      Successor ModelNikon D3400 Nikon D90
      MSRPBody w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel10.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3000, 3008 x 20002896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFInstant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], AE lock
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      DxO Low Light ISO1385524
      DxO Color Depth24.322.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.811.2
      DxO Overall Score8261
      Video Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1
      Environmental Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Battery PackEN-EL14aEN-EL3e
      Battery Life700 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D3300 Nikon D80
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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