Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D80
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Nikon D3100
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Nikon D3100
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3100
D80
Released
2010
2006
Announcement Date
October 01, 2010
August 09, 2006
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
Megapixels
14.8 MP
10 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3072 px
3872 x 2592 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
Sensor Size
15.4 x 23.1 mm
15.8 x 23.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
3 fps
3 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed 2
Nikon Image processing engine
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
1,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
12800
3200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
11
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
2.5"Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL14
EN-EL3e
Battery Life
4,500 shots
2,700 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.5 bits
22.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.3 EVs
11.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
919
524
Scores
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
User Scores
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
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