Canon 80D vs Sony A6700

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 80D and Sony A6700, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 80D was released 8 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 80D scores vs the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D and Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 80D comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 80D and Sony A6700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 80D against the A6700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and A6700 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and A6700.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A6700 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 80D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.