Canon 80D vs Nikon D500
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Older Model is Nikon D300S
Photography Glossary Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 80D and Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D500 (21MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 80D was revealed 2 months later than the D500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 80D grades against the D500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D500
| 80D | D500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 80D
| D500 | 80D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+1319k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D500
| 80D | D500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | January 2016 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D has external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has proportions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 80D compared to the D500.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.
Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D500.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 80D to give more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Specifications
| Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D500 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2016-02-18 | 2016-01-05 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Highest native ISO | 16000 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 1640000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 153 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lbs) | 860 grams (1.90 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 79 | 84 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1324 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 960 photographs | 1240 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Retail price | $1,199 | $1,497 |