Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D Key Specs
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- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Launched February 2009
- Superseded the Canon 5D
- Refreshed by Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 5D MII versus Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the 80D (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 5D MII (Full frame) and 80D (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D MII was manufactured 8 years before the 80D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5D MII scores vs the 80D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 80D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Canon 80D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Canon 80D
5D MII | 80D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon 5D MII
80D | 5D MII | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2009 | Newer by 85 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Canon 80D
5D MII | 80D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII features external dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Canon 80D has specifications of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5D MII versus Canon 80D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MII and the 80D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and 80D is 56 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and 80D.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 80D will provide extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 80D Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 80D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 80D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-02-13 | 2016-02-18 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.5 x 15mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 337.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 45 |
Cross type focus points | - | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 250 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 lbs) | 730 grams (1.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1815 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 photos | 960 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,190 | $1,199 |