Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Older Model is Nikon D7100
- Successor is Nikon D7500

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon 80D and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 80D was unveiled 12 months later than the D7200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 80D grades vs the D7200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D7200. The full galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D7200
80D | D7200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2015 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 80D
D7200 | 80D | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D7200
80D | D7200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 80D offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Look at the Canon 80D and Nikon D7200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 80D and the D7200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D7200 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and D7200.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher 80D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D7200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D7200 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lb) | 765 grams (1.69 lb) |
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 score | 79 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | 1333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 pictures | 1110 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at release | $1,199 | $1,100 |