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Canon 80D vs Nikon D800

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D810
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 80D vs Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D800 (36MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 80D was announced 3 years after the D800 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 80D grades versus the D800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D800

 80D D800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2012More modern by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Canon 80D

 D800 80D 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D800

 80D D800 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 80D features external dimensions 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 D800 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 80D versus the D800.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D800 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and D800.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 80D with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D800 will resolve extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 80D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D800 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Nikon D800
69
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography info
Nikon D800 Sports photography info
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Nikon D800 Travel photography info
77
environment proof
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging info
Nikon D800 Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
30
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D800
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D800
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon D800
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-02-18 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 16000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 900 grams (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 95
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 14.4
DXO Low light rating 1135 2853
Other
Battery life 960 photographs 900 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots 1 2
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