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Canon 80D Review

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  • Canon 80D

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    Main Features

    • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 16000( expands to 25600)
    • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 730g. 139 x 105 x 79 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
    • Replaced Canon 70D
    • Replaced by Canon 90D
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    Canon 80D Overview

    First introduced in February 2016 , Canon EOS 80D is a 24.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, Fully articulated touch screen and Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Canon replaced the older Canon 70D with this model and later 80D was replaced with Canon 90D. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Canon EOS 80D vs Canon 70D
    Compare Canon EOS 80D vs Canon 90D

    Canon 80D Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Canon 80D is a member of Canon's EOS X0D series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Canon EOS X0D Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Canon 90D
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    2019 33.0MP - APS-C 11.0 fps 141 x 105 x 77mm 701g
    Canon 80D
    2016 24.0MP - APS-C 7.0 fps 139 x 105 x 79mm 730g
    Canon 70D
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    2013 20.0MP - APS-C 7.0 fps 139 x 104 x 79mm 755g
    Canon 60D
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    2010 18.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 145 x 106 x 79mm 755g
    Canon 50D
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    2008 15.0MP - APS-C 6.3 fps 146 x 108 x 74mm 822g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
    Canon 90D vs 80D vs 70D vs 60D vs 50D

    Canon 80D has an Overall Score of 76/100 and ranked #27 out of 206 in DSLR cameras (Top 10 DSLR), and ranked #72 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Canon 80D Physical Specs
    Canon 80D weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz) and has external dimensions of 139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 79mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Canon 80D with the dimensions:

    Canon 80D Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon 80D Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 80D, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon 80D Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon 80D Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon 80D with its main competitors:

    Canon 80D Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs 80D Thickness vs 80D
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 90D
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    701g 29g lighter 77mm 2mm thinner
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 70D
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    755g 25g heavier 79mm equal thickness
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 77D
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    540g 190g lighter 76mm 3mm thinner
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon M50
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    390g 340g lighter 59mm 20mm thinner
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Nikon D7500
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    720g 10g lighter 73mm 6mm thinner
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon T7i
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    532g 198g lighter 76mm 3mm thinner
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 6D
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    770g 40g heavier 71mm 8mm thinner
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 6D MII
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    765g 35g heavier 75mm 4mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Canon 80D has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Canon 80D will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 80D weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Canon 80D Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon 80D has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. 80D has a native ISO range of 100 - 16000 which can be boosted to 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon 80D is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon 80D vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Canon 80D DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Canon 80D sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 79 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Canon 80D here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon 80D's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon 80D Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon 80D Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon 80D Lens Mount and Lenses

    Canon 80D has a Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 326 native lenses available for this mount. EF mount has the widest and most complete native lens offerings in the DSLR world which helps Canon to protect its place as the number 1 choice amongst professional photographers all over the world.

    Canon 80D doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 112 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 88 lenses with weather sealing for 80D that you can couple with its weather sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Canon 80D Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for Canon 80D
    Model Focal Length on 80D Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
    80mm 35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
    38.4-168mm 35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM
    16-28.8mm APS-C / DX 240gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
    80mm 35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
    112-480mm 35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
    24mm 35mm FF 330gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM
    80mm 35mm FF 290gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Lens Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
    64mm 35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Canon 80D Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Canon 80D LCD and Viewfinder

    Canon 80D has a Fully Articulated 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Canon 80D back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Canon 80D will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of 80D's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    80D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.6x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Canon 80D Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon 80D features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11/b/g/n with NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, 80D can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our 80D. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect 80D to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Canon 80D is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 960 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced DSLR Cameras

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    Nikon D780 with its 2260shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Canon 80D vs Nikon D780 or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

    Canon 80D Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 90D
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    3840 x 2160 1300shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 70D
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    1920 x 1080 920shots Yes No No
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 77D
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    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon M50
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    3840 x 2160 235shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Nikon D7500
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    3840 x 2160 950shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon T7i
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    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 6D
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    1920 x 1080 1090shots Yes No No
    Canon EOS 80D Camera Canon 6D MII
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    1920 x 1080 1200shots Yes Yes Yes

    Canon 80D Video Features

    With Canon 80D, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p,30p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Canon 80D will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
    You can also consider its successor, the Canon 90D which features 4K video recording.

    80D has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Canon 80D also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Canon 80D a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    Canon 80D Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon 80D can shoot continuously at max speed of 7.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.

    Flash

    80D has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Canon 80D features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 45 focus points and 45 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

    Canon 80D also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Canon 80D PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon 80D review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Articulating Screen
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    16.000 Max ISO
    45 Focus Points
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    Autofocus at f8 using center point
    7.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Long Battery Life (960 shots)
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    Good Low Light ISO - 1135
    45 Cross Type Focus Points
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -3 Focus Sensitivity
    Aluminium and Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber body elements
    Compatible with fast UHS-I cards
    Webcam Functionality
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    CONs
    No Image Stabilization
    Heavy Body: 730g
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    What type of Photography is Canon 80D Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon 80D in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon 80D for Portrait Photography

    Canon 80D has a score of 57 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 80D for Portrait Photography

    Canon 80D for Street Photography

    Canon 80D has a score of 63 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 80D for Street Photography

    Canon 80D for Sports Photography

    Canon 80D has a score of 82 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    45 Cross Type Focus sensors
    45 Focus Points
    Good Battery Life: 960 shots
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Anti Flicker feature
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 80D for Sports Photography

    Canon 80D for Daily Photography

    Canon 80D has a score of 59 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    730g
    Body Thickness 79mm

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 80D for Daily Photography

    Canon 80D for Landscape Photography

    Canon 80D has a score of 47 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 80D for Landscape Photography
    Canon 80D Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon 80D compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon 80D alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon 80D

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon 80D amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Canon 90D
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    Canon 70D
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    Canon 77D
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    Canon M50
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    Canon T7i
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    Canon 6D
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    Canon 6D MII
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    Canon 80D Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon 80D with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Canon 80D's price range.

    Sony A7R II
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    Nikon Z5
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    Olympus E-M1 II
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    Panasonic G95
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon 80D
    Does the Canon 80D have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Canon 80D have RAW support?
    Does the Canon 80D have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon 80D have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon 80D?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon 80D?
    is the Canon 80D a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon 80D have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon 80D have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon 80D?
    What is the Weight of Canon 80D?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon 80D?
    Canon EOS 80D Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon EOS 80D
    Announced 2016-02-18
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S
    Number of Lenses 326
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.6x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.6x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
    Max Flash Sync 1/250s
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 79
    DxO Color Depth 23.6
    DxO Dynamic Range 13.2
    DxO Low Light ISO 1135
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 22.5 x 15 mm
    Sensor Area 337.50mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000
    Max Native ISO 16,000
    Max Boosted ISO 25600
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 45
    Number of Cross Focus Points 45
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 730g
    Physical Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm
    Battery Life 960 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LP-E6N
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
    Storage Slots 1


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