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Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is fairly close but the 80D (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was announced 3 years prior to the Z6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 80D matches up vs the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon Z6

 80D Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon 80D

 Z6 80D 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2016Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon Z6

 80D Z6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 80D features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 80D vs the Z6.

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and Z6 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and Z6.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 80D with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Z6 will result in more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 80D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography information
Nikon Z6 Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon 80D vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS 80DNikon Z6
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z6
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-02-18 2018-08-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 16000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 273
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 326 15
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 95
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 14.3
DXO Low light rating 1135 3299
Other
Battery life 960 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) XQD card
Card slots 1 1
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