Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5200
- Refreshed by Nikon D5500

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon 80D versus Nikon D5300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 80D was brought out 2 years later than the D5300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 80D grades vs the D5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D & Nikon D5300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D5300
80D | D5300 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 25 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon 80D
D5300 | 80D | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D5300
80D | D5300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D comes with 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 D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 80D versus Nikon D5300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 80D compared to the D5300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D5300 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D5300.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern 80D is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D5300 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 pounds) | 480 gr (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 pictures | 600 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
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) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,199 | $429 |