Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Released November 2010
- Replaced the Nikon D90
- Later Model is Nikon D7100

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D7000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 80D was introduced 5 years later than the D7000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 80D matches up versus the D7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D7000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D7000
80D | D7000 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2010 | Fresher by 64 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 80D
D7000 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D7000
80D | D7000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D comes with external measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Compare the Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 80D vs the D7000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D7000 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D7000.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 80D to give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 80D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D7000 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2010-11-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 780g (1.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1167 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $1,199 | $1,049 |