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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D7000
  • Successor is Nikon D7200
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 80D was launched 2 years later than the D7100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 80D matches up versus the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D7100

 80D D7100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2013Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 80D

 D7100 80D 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D7100

 80D D7100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D enjoys outside dimensions 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 D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 80D vs the D7100.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D7100 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and D7100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher 80D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography details
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography details
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Nikon D7100
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography information
Nikon D7100 Travel photography information
76
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
30
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D7100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
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 lbs) 765g (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 83
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 13.7
DXO Low light rating 1135 1256
Other
Battery life 960 pictures 950 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,199 $800