Canon 80D vs Canon R6
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Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Launched July 2020
- Renewed by Canon R6 II

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 80D vs Canon R6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the R6 (20MP) is fairly similar but the 80D (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

The 80D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the R6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 80D grades against the R6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D & Canon EOS R6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Canon R6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon R6
80D | R6 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 80D
R6 | 80D | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2016 | More recent by 53 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon R6
80D | R6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D features outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Canon R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 80D vs Canon R6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 80D vs the R6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and R6 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and R6.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon 80D will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 80D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS R6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS R6 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2020-07-09 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Digic X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 6072 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon RF |
Number of lenses | 326 | 17 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 680g (1.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 shots | 360 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at release | $1,199 | $2,499 |