Canon 80D vs Nikon D810

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 80D versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was unveiled 21 months after the D810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 80D matches up against the D810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D810. The full galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has got outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Examine the Canon 80D versus Nikon D810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 80D against the D810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D810 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and D810.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 80D with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D810 will provide you with more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 80D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.