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Canon 80D vs Canon R6

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon R6

 80D R6 

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 80D

 R6 80D 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2016More recent by 53 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon R6

 80D R6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 size comparison

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

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography information
Canon R6 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography advice
Canon R6 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography information
Canon R6 Sports photography information
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography information
Canon R6 Travel photography information
76
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Canon R6
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Canon 80D vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Canon R6
 Canon EOS 80DCanon EOS R6
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