SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 80D vs Sony ZV-E1
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body against Sony's 12.1MP Sony E-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 12.1MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (960shots vs 570shots)
Sony ZV-E1 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (759pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (483g 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
✓ +12.1 MPSony ZV-E112.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Sony ZV-E1Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Sony ZV-E135.6 × 23.8 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony ZV-E13:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Sony ZV-E1Sony E
Image Processor
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
Sony ZV-E1BIONZ XR + AI Processing Unit
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
Sony ZV-E1759-Point Phase AF with Framing Stabilizer
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 80D45 points
Sony ZV-E1759 points
✓ +714 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony ZV-E1Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Sony ZV-E110 fps
✓ +3 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Sony ZV-E110 fps
✓ +3 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Sony ZV-E110 fps
✓ +3 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony ZV-E11/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
Sony ZV-E15 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stops03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Sony ZV-E14K120 / 4K60
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony ZV-E14K120 / 4K60 at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Sony ZV-E110-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony ZV-E1Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Sony ZV-E13.5mm 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
Sony ZV-E1Single SD UHS-II Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Sony ZV-E1No EVF (Vari-Angle Touch LCD)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +390 shotsSony ZV-E1570 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 80D730 g
Sony ZV-E1483 g
✓ 247g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
Sony ZV-E1121.0 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm
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