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Canon 80D vs Canon R3

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Canon EOS R3 front
Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
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Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 80D and Canon R3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the R3 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 80D (APS-C) and R3 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was introduced 6 years prior to the R3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 80D scores versus the R3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon R3

 80D R3 

Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon 80D

 R3 80D 
LaunchedSeptember 2021February 2016Newer by 67 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1040kCrisper screen (+3110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon R3

 80D R3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D features external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Canon R3 has measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 80D compared to the R3.

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and R3 is 59 and 52 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and R3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 80D provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged 80D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Canon R3
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Canon R3
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (760 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
76
weather sealing
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
70
better than average battery (760 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography factors
Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (760 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D as a Vlogging camera
Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
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Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Canon R3
 Canon EOS 80DCanon EOS R3
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 80D Canon EOS R3
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-02-18 2021-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 102400
Max boosted ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 1053
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon RF
Number of lenses 326 27
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 4,150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/64000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 6000x3164
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 1015 grams (2.24 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 96
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.7
DXO Low light score 1135 4086
Other
Battery life 960 photographs 760 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N LP-E19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $1,199 $6,000