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Canon 80D vs Canon 90D

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Canon EOS 90D front
Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 80D and Canon 90D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and 90D (33MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 80D was unveiled 4 years before the 90D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the 90D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon 90D

 80D 90D 

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 80D

 90D 80D 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2016More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon 90D

 80D 90D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 80D comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Canon 90D has specifications of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 80D vs the 90D.

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and 90D is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and 90D.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 90D to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 80D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography info
Canon 90D Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
amazing resolution (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography highlights
Canon 90D Street photography highlights
69
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography advice
Canon 90D Sports photography advice
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Canon 90D Travel photography info
76
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing resolution (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing resolution (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Canon 90D
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Canon 90D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Canon 90D
 Canon EOS 80DCanon EOS 90D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 80D Canon EOS 90D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2019-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6960 x 4640
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 45
Cross focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 701 gr (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photographs 1300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,199 $1,199