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Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 80D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 20.8MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.

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Nikon D5 Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (153pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (3780shots vs 960shots)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.8MP)
  • ✓Lighter Body (730g vs 1415g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D520.8 MP
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +3.4 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D5Full Frame FX CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D535.9 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D53:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D5Nikon F
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Nikon D5EXPEED 5
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

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

Autofocus System
Nikon D5153-Point Multi-CAM 20K AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D5153 points
✓ +108 pts
Canon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon D5Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D514 fps
✓ +7 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D514 fps
✓ +7 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D514 fps
✓ +7 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D51/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D5No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

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

Max Video Resolution
Nikon D54K30 UHD
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D54K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D58-bit 4:2:2 Clean HDMI
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D5Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D53.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm 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
Nikon D5Dual XQD or Dual CF Slots
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D5Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D53780 shots
✓ +2820 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D51415 g
Canon EOS 80D730 g
✓ 685g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D5160.0 × 158.5 × 92.0 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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