Canon 80D vs Nikon D5200

Lets look more closely at the Canon 80D and Nikon D5200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 80D was revealed 2 years later than the D5200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the D5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D5200. The full galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D enjoys exterior measurements 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 Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon 80D and Nikon D5200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 80D versus the D5200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D5200 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and D5200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher 80D will have an advantage in sensor tech.