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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Canon EOS 80D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.1MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (191pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (20fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (20fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (20fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (2850shots vs 960shots)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.1MP)
  • ✓Lighter Body (730g vs 1440g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III20.1 MP
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +4.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III35.9 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICanon EF
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIDual DIGIC X
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

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

Autofocus System
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III191-Point High-Density Reticular AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III191 points
✓ +146 pts
Canon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III20 fps
✓ +13 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III20 fps
✓ +13 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III20 fps
✓ +13 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINo 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
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III5.5K RAW
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III5.5K RAW at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III12-bit RAW / 10-bit 4:2:2
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III3.5mm 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
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIDual CFexpress Type B
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III2850 shots
✓ +1890 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III1440 g
Canon EOS 80D730 g
✓ 710g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III158.0 × 167.6 × 82.6 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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