SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Nikon D500 vs Canon EOS 80D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Nikon D500 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (153pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1240shots vs 960shots)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP)
- ✓Lighter Body (730g vs 860g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D50020.9 MP
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +3.3 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D500APS-C DX CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D50023.5 × 15.7 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D5003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D500Nikon F
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Nikon D500EXPEED 5
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
02
Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Nikon D500153-Point Multi-CAM 20K AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D500153 points
✓ +108 ptsCanon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon D500Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D50010 fps
✓ +3 fpsCanon EOS 80D7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D50010 fps
✓ +3 fpsCanon EOS 80D7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D50010 fps
✓ +3 fpsCanon EOS 80D7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D5001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D500No 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 D5004K30 Cropped
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D5004K30 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D5008-bit 4:2:2 Clean HDMI
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D500Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D5003.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04
Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Nikon D5001x XQD + 1x SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D500Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D5001240 shots
✓ +280 shotsCanon EOS 80D960 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D500860 g
Canon EOS 80D730 g
✓ 130g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D500147.0 × 115.0 × 81.0 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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