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Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Renewed by Canon 90D
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 80D and Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was revealed 13 months later than the D810A which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 80D grades against the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D810A

 80D D810A 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2015More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 80D

 D810A 80D 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D810A

 80D D810A 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D enjoys outer dimensions 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 D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 80D against the D810A.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D810A is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D810A.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon D810A will result in greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 80D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Nikon D810A
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography information
Nikon D810A Travel photography information
77
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
great battery life (1,200 shots)
environment proof
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging info
Nikon D810A Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
30
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D810A
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D810A
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-18 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 880g (1.94 lb)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photos 1200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at release $1,199 $3,800