Canon 80D vs Nikon D80

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 80D vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 80D was announced 9 years later than the D80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 80D scores vs the D80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D80. The whole galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

See the Canon 80D vs Nikon D80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 80D versus the D80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 80D to give you more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 80D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.