Canon 80D vs Nikon D700

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon 80D versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was announced 7 years later than the D700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 80D matches up against the D700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D has outer measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D700 has dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon 80D versus Nikon D700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 80D against the D700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D700 is 59 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and D700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 80D having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon 80D will provide you with greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 80D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.