Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon D5300
- Replacement is Nikon D5600

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon 80D and Nikon D5500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 80D was launched 14 months later than the D5500 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 80D matches up vs the D5500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery & Nikon D5500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D5500
80D | D5500 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 14 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon 80D
D5500 | 80D | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D5500
80D | D5500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 80D offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check out the Canon 80D and Nikon D5500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 80D compared to the D5500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D5500 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D5500.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent 80D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D5500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D5500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lb) | 420 gr (0.93 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1438 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 photos | 820 photos |
Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,199 | $700 |