Canon 80D vs Canon R3
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Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D and Canon EOS R3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Canon R3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon R3
80D | R3 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon 80D
R3 | 80D | |||
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Launched | September 2021 | ![]() | February 2016 | Newer by 67 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 4150k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+3110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon R3
80D | R3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
See the Canon 80D and Canon R3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Canon R3 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS R3 | |
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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 |