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Canon 80D vs Nikon D850

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D810
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 80D vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D850 (46MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The 80D was announced 18 months prior to the D850 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 80D scores versus the D850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D850

 80D D850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon 80D

 D850 80D 
ReleasedAugust 2017February 2016Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1040kSharper screen (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D850

 80D D850 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 80D enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D850 has specifications of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 80D compared to the D850.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and D850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and D850.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 80D with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D850 will provide you with more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 80D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D850 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography advice
Nikon D850 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
66
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography information
Nikon D850 Sports photography information
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,840 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Nikon D850
76
weather proofing
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (1,840 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Nikon D850
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,840 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging features
Nikon D850 Vlogging features
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
29
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D850
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D850
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D850
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2017-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 153
Cross focus points 45 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.75x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 1015 grams (2.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 100
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.8
DXO Low light score 1135 2660
Other
Battery life 960 shots 1840 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $1,199 $2,997