Canon 60D vs Canon 80D

Here is a thorough review of the Canon 60D vs Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and 80D (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Australia's Largest Photography Festival to Feature AI-Generated Images for the First Time

The 60D was released 6 years before the 80D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 60D grades against the 80D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D & Canon EOS 80D. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery & Canon 80D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D provides physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon 80D has proportions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60D vs Canon 80D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 60D compared to the 80D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and 80D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and 80D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 80D to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 60D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.