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Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D6

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

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Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.8MP)
  • ✓Lighter Body (730g vs 1450g)
Nikon D6 Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (105pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (3580shots vs 960shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +3.4 MP
Nikon D620.8 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Nikon D6Full Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Nikon D635.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D63:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Nikon D6Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
Nikon D6EXPEED 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 D6105-Point All Cross-Type Multi-CAM 37K
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 80D45 points
Nikon D6105 points
✓ +60 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D6Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon D614 fps
✓ +7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon D614 fps
✓ +7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon D614 fps
✓ +7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D61/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D6No Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities

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

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Nikon D64K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D64K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Nikon D68-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D6Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D63.5mm 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 D6Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D6Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
Nikon D63580 shots
✓ +2620 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 80D730 g
✓ 720g Lighter
Nikon D61450 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
Nikon D6160.0 × 163.0 × 92.0 mm
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