Canon 80D vs Nikon D750
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D700
- Newer Model is Nikon D780

Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 80D versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the D750 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the 80D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The 80D was announced 18 months after the D750 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 80D scores versus the D750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D750. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D750
80D | D750 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 18 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 80D
D750 | 80D | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D750
80D | D750 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 80D versus Nikon D750 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 80D compared to the D750.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D750 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D750.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The 80D has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more modern 80D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Canon 80D vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Nikon D750 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 6.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 pounds) | 840 grams (1.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 photos | 1230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at release | $1,199 | $2,000 |