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Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon Z50

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 320shots)
Nikon Z50 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 (450g 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 Z5020.9 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Nikon Z50APS-C DX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Nikon Z5023.5 × 15.7 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z503:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Nikon Z50Nikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
Nikon Z50EXPEED 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 Z50209-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 80D45 points
Nikon Z50209 points
✓ +164 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z50Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon Z5011 fps
✓ +4 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon Z5011 fps
✓ +4 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Nikon Z5011 fps
✓ +4 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z501/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z50No 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 Z504K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z504K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Nikon Z508-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z50Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z503.5mm 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 Z50Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon Z502.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +640 shots
Nikon Z50320 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 80D730 g
Nikon Z50450 g
✓ 280g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
Nikon Z50126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0 mm
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