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Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon Z fc

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body against Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon Z-mount body.

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Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (960shots vs 300shots)
Nikon Z fc Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (209pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (445g vs 730g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +3.3 MP
Nikon Z fc20.9 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Nikon Z fcAPS-C DX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Nikon Z fc23.5 × 15.7 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z fc3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Nikon Z fcNikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
Nikon Z fcEXPEED 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Nikon Z fc209-Point Hybrid AF with Eye AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 80D45 points
Nikon Z fc209 points
✓ +164 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z fcDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +4 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +4 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +4 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z fc1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z fcNo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Nikon Z fc4K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z fc4K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Nikon Z fc8-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z fcFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z fc3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Nikon Z fcSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon Z fc2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +660 shots
Nikon Z fc300 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 80D730 g
Nikon Z fc445 g
✓ 285g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
Nikon Z fc134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm
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