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Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Updated by Canon 90D
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D5500

 80D D5500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2015More recent by 14 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon 80D

 D5500 80D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D5500

 80D D5500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

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

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5500
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (420 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography details
Nikon D5500 Sports photography details
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (820 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Nikon D5500
76
weather proof
has touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
81
good battery life (820 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (420 grams)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Nikon D5500
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (820 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging information
Nikon D5500 Vlogging information
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (420 grams)
no image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D5500
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