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Nikon Z5 vs Canon EOS 80D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 24.3MP Nikon Z-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.

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Nikon Z5 Advantages4 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.3MP vs 24.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (273pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
  • ✓Lighter Body (675g vs 730g)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages4 Spec Wins
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (960shots vs 470shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon Z524.3 MP
✓ +0.1 MP
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon Z5Full Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon Z535.9 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon Z53:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon Z5Nikon Z
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Nikon Z5EXPEED 6
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

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

Autofocus System
Nikon Z5273-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon Z5273 points
✓ +228 pts
Canon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon Z5Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon Z54.5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon Z54.5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon Z54.5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon Z51/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon Z55 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stops
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

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

Max Video Resolution
Nikon Z54K30 Cropped
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon Z54K30 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon Z58-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon Z5Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon Z53.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm 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
Nikon Z5Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon Z53.69M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon Z5470 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +490 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon Z5675 g
✓ 55g Lighter
Canon EOS 80D730 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon Z5134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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