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Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Renewed by Canon 90D
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 80D versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D800E (36MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was manufactured 3 years later than the D800E and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 80D matches up vs the D800E with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D800E

 80D D800E 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2012More recent by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 80D

 D800E 80D 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D800E

 80D D800E 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D has got outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 80D versus the D800E.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and D800E is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D800E.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 80D featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D800E will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 80D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Nikon D800E
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography advice
Nikon D800E Sports photography advice
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
76
environment proofing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
66
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (36MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography details
Nikon D800E Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging information
Nikon D800E Vlogging information
69
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
30
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D800E
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D800E
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 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 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 16000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 900 gr (1.98 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score 79 96
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.3
DXO Low light score 1135 2979
Other
Battery life 960 photographs 900 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $1,199 $2,389