Canon 80D vs Sony FX30

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 80D vs Sony FX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 80D was revealed 7 years before the FX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 80D matches up vs the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Sony FX30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D has outer measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon 80D vs Sony FX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 80D compared to the FX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and FX30 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and FX30.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony FX30 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 80D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.