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Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS 80D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon Z-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.

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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)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (960shots vs 320shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon Z5020.9 MP
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +3.3 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon Z50APS-C DX CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon Z5023.5 × 15.7 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon Z503:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon Z50Nikon Z
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Nikon Z50EXPEED 6
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

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

Autofocus System
Nikon Z50209-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon Z50209 points
✓ +164 pts
Canon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon Z50Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon Z5011 fps
✓ +4 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon Z5011 fps
✓ +4 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon Z5011 fps
✓ +4 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon Z501/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon Z50No 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 Z504K30 Uncropped
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon Z504K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon Z508-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon Z50Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon Z503.5mm 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 Z50Single SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon Z502.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon Z50320 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +640 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon Z50450 g
✓ 280g Lighter
Canon EOS 80D730 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon Z50126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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