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Canon 80D vs Nikon D810

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D800
  • Newer Model is Nikon D850
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D810

 80D D810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2014More modern by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 80D

 D810 80D 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D810

 80D D810 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

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

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D810 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
great sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography advice
Nikon D810 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography info
Nikon D810 Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Nikon D810
77
weather proof
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
great sensor resolution (36MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (980g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D810 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
great sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging details
Nikon D810 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
28
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (980 grams)
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon D810
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2014-06-26
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 dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti alias 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 980 grams (2.16 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 rating 79 97
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 14.8
DXO Low light rating 1135 2853
Other
Battery life 960 shots 1200 shots
Style 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 for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at release $1,199 $1,999