Nikon D800 with Canon 80D Comparison

Nikon D800 and Canon 80D Main Features

  • June, 2012
  • February, 2016
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 16000 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 146 x 123 x 82 mm, 900g.
  • 139 x 105 x 79 mm, 730g.
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Nikon D800 Scores


Imaging score
81
Features score
75
Value for money score
87
Portability score
65
Overall score
80

Canon 80D Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
86
Value for money score
90
Portability score
73
Overall score
79

Canon EOS 80D with Nikon D800 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D800 with Canon EOS 80D. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D800 was released in 2012, and Canon 80D in 2016. EOS 80D is newer, which is a plus. D800 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of D800 is greater than that of EOS 80D. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D800 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D800 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D800 EOS 80D
Brand Nikon Canon
Model D800 EOS 80D
Announced June, 2012 February, 2016
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Canon EF/EF-S
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1.6
Number of Lenses 305 321
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.6
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 51 45
Number of Cross Focus Points 15 45
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 22.5 x 15 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 337.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 6400 16000
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 900 shots 960 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL15 LP-E6N
Physical
Weight 900 g 730 g
Physical Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82 mm 139 x 105 x 79 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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