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Canon 80D vs Nikon D500

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • New Model is Canon 90D
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

Photography Glossary

The 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 typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 80D

 D500 80D 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D500

 80D D500 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2016Similar 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).

See the Canon 80D and Nikon D500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Nikon D500
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
68
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (1,240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Nikon D500
76
weather proof
provides focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
good battery (1,240 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Nikon D500 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (1,240 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging features
Nikon D500 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
31
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 80DNikon 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