Canon 70D Vs 80D Side by Side Comparison

Two enthusiast cameras, the Canon EOS 70D and the Canon EOS 80D were introduced in successive years in 2013 and 2016. Both cameras have an APS-C sensor and are DSLRs (Digital Single Lens Reflex). The 80D offers 24 MP, compared to the 70D’s 20 MP resolution.

An overview of the two cameras’ primary specifications is provided below as a jumping-off point for the comparison.

HEADLINE SPECIFICATIONS

Canon 70D	VS	Canon 80D
Digital single-lens reflex		Digital single-lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses		Canon EF mount lenses
20 MP – APS-C sensor		24 MP – APS-C sensor
1080/30p Video		1080/60p Video
ISO 100-12,800 (100 – 25,600)		ISO 100-16,000 (100 – 25,600)
Optical viewfinder		Optical viewfinder
3.0″ LCD – 1040k dots		3.0″ LCD – 1040k dots
Swivel touchscreen		Swivel touchscreen
7 shutter flaps per second		7 shutter flaps per second
Weather sealed body		Weather sealed body
920 shots per battery charge		960 shots per battery charge
139 x 104 x 79 mm, 755 g		139 x 105 x 79 mm, 730 g

What distinguishes the Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D from one another, beyond this summary of essential features and traits? Which should you purchase? Continue reading to learn how these two cameras compare in terms of their body sizes, imaging sensors, shooting features, input-output connections, and reviews from industry experts. If you already have Canon 80D and looking to upgrade more, then you should read the comparison of Canon 80D Vs 90D that will clear up your mind regarding an upgrade.

Body comparison

The side-by-side comparison of the Canon 70D and 80D’s physical dimensions and weight is shown below. According to how big they are in comparison, the two cameras are displayed. The three consecutive views come from the front, the top, and the back. To the nearest millimeter, all width, height, and depth measurements have been given.

The Canon 70D and the Canon 80D are of comparable size when the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is used as a measure of their overall size. However, compared to the 70D, the 80D is 3% lighter. It is important to note that both cameras may be used in difficult locations or bad weather because they are both dust- and splash-proof. If you are a victim of Canon 70D Error 80 then don’t worry it can be resolved easily through different techniques.

The aforementioned size and weight comparisons are rather lacking because they do not account for the interchangeable lenses that are necessary for both of these cameras. Since both cameras in this instance have the same lens mount, the same lenses can be used on both. The Canon EF Lens Catalog has optical options that you may compare.

The 80D can take 960 pictures on a single charge of its LP-E6N power pack, compared to the 70D’s 920 shots from its LP-E6 battery.

The main physical details of the two cameras are listed in the adjacent table along with more options. Use the CAM-separator app to choose your camera combination from a wide range of options in case you want to display and compare another camera pair.

Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
Canon 70D	139 mm	104 mm	79 mm	755 g	920	Jul 2013	1,199	ebay.com
Canon 80D	139 mm	105 mm	79 mm	730 g	960	Feb 2016	1,199	ebay.com
Canon 90D	141 mm	105 mm	77 mm	701 g	1300	Aug 2019	1,199	amazon.com
Canon 6D Mark II	144 mm	111 mm	75 mm	765 g	1200	Jun 2017	1,999	amazon.com
Canon G3 X	123 mm	77 mm	105 mm	733 g	300	Jun 2015	999	amazon.com
Canon 7D II	149 mm	112 mm	78 mm	910 g	670	Sep 2014	1,799	ebay.com
Canon 6D	145 mm	111 mm	71 mm	770 g	1090	Sep 2012	2,099	ebay.com
Canon 60D	145 mm	106 mm	79 mm	755 g	1100	Aug 2010	1,399	ebay.com
Canon 7D	148 mm	111 mm	74 mm	860 g	800	Sep 2009	1,699	ebay.com
Canon 50D	146 mm	108 mm	74 mm	822 g	800	Aug 2008	1,299	ebay.com
Nikon D7500	136 mm	104 mm	73 mm	720 g	950	Apr 2017	1,299	amazon.com
Nikon D7100	136 mm	107 mm	76 mm	765 g	950	Feb 2013	1,199	ebay.com
Sony RX10 II	129 mm	88 mm	102 mm	813 g	400	Jun 2015	1,299	ebay.com
Sony RX10	129 mm	88 mm	102 mm	813 g	420	Oct 2013	1,299

Evidently, relative prices will be taken into consideration while choosing a camera. The camera’s position in the maker’s portfolio and the larger market can be inferred from the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices. The two cameras under consideration share the same market niche and were released at the same price. Retail pricing typically remains initially close to the debut price before discounts become accessible after a few months. Further discounts and stock clearance sales frequently drive the camera price significantly lower later in the product cycle, especially when the replacement model is about to debut.

Sensor comparison

One of the most important factors affecting image quality is the imaging sensor’s size. Larger individual pixels on a sensor with a larger surface area tend to have better low-light sensitivity, a wider dynamic range, and a richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units on a sensor with a smaller surface area and the same technological generation. Additionally, a camera with a large sensor will give the photographer more options for using shallow depth of field to separate a subject from the background. The drawback of larger sensors is that they are more expensive to produce and frequently result in larger and heavier cameras and lenses.

The APS-C sensor and format factor (also known as “crop factor”) of 1.6 are shared by both of the cameras being considered. The review cameras fall into the category of medium-sized sensor cameras, which strive to balance portability and image quality, within the range of camera sensors. The sensor width to sensor height for both cameras is natively 3:2.

The 80D uses a more sophisticated image processing engine than the 70D (DIGIC 6), which has advantages for processing speed, color accuracy, and noise reduction.

Despite having identical sensor sizes, the 80D delivers a better resolution of 24 megapixels as opposed to the 70D’s 20 MP. The additional megapixels result in a linear resolution improvement of 10%. However, these sensor specifications suggest that the 80D has a smaller pixel size and a higher pixel density (with a pixel pitch of 3.75 m compared to 4.11 m for the 70D). However, it should be noted that the 80D is significantly more recent than the 70D (by 2 years and 7 months), and as a result, its sensor will have benefited from advancements in technology that more than make up for the 70D’s smaller pixel size.

The Canon 80D’s higher resolution suggests more freedom when editing photos or the capacity to print bigger images. The maximum print size for the 80D is 30 x 20 inches (76.2 x 50.8 cm) for high-quality output, 24 x 16 inches (61 x 40.6 cm) for very good quality (250 dpi), and for exceptional quality (300 dpi) (300 dpi) 50.8 x 33.9 cm, or 20 x 13.3 inches. For the Canon 70D, the corresponding sizes for prints of good, very good, and excellent quality are 27.4 x 18.2 inches (69.5 x 46.3 cm), 21.9 x 14.6 inches (55.6 x 37.1 cm), and 18.2 x 12.2 inches (46.3 x 30.9 cm).

The native sensitivity range of the Canon EOS 70D is ISO 100 to ISO 12800, and it may be increased to ISO 100-25600. The Canon EOS 80D’s comparable ISO settings range from ISO 100 to ISO 16000, with the option of expanding the ISO range to 100-25600.

Both cameras have CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) sensors, so they are both technologically advanced. The RGB colors are recorded by both cameras using a Bayer filter on a square grid of photosensors. The majority of digital cameras have this configuration.

DxO Mark has been publishing sensor performance measurements that are generated using a standardized technique since 2007. This service calculates a sensor’s overall rating as well as sub-scores for color depth, dynamic range, and low-light sensitivity (together, “DXO Sports” and “DXO Landscape”) (“DXO Portrait”). The 80D offers significantly better image quality than the 70D of the two cameras being compared. The benefit is based on 1.1 bits more color depth, 1.6 EV more dynamic range, and an increase of 0.3 stops in low light sensitivity. The physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings are compared across a group of comparable cameras in the table below.

Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
Canon 70D	APS-C	20.0	5472	3648	1080/30p	22.5	11.6	926	68
Canon 80D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.2	1135	79
Canon 90D	APS-C	32.3	6960	4640	4K/30p	24.0	13.5	1848	83
Canon 6D Mark II	Full Frame	26.0	6240	4160	1080/60p	24.4	11.9	2862	85
Canon G3 X	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	1080/60p	21.4	12.3	521	63
Canon 7D II	APS-C	20.0	5472	3648	1080/60p	22.4	11.8	1082	70
Canon 6D	Full Frame	20.0	5472	3648	1080/30p	23.8	12.1	2340	82
Canon 60D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	22.2	11.5	813	66
Canon 7D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	22.0	11.7	854	66
Canon 50D	APS-C	15.1	4752	3168		21.8	11.4	696	63
Nikon D7500	APS-C	20.7	5568	3712	4K/30p	24.3	14.0	1483	86
Nikon D7100	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	24.2	13.7	1256	83
Sony RX10 II	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	4K/30p	23.0	12.6	531	70
Sony RX10	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	1080/60p	22.9	12.6	474	69

Many contemporary cameras have the ability to record videos in addition to still photographs. The sensors in both cameras under consideration have a fast enough readout speed to capture moving images, but the 80D offers a higher frame rate than the 70D. Unlike the 70D, which can only capture video in 1080/30p, it can capture movies in 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Cameras can and do differ across a multitude of attributes in addition to body and sensor. In that they both have an optical viewfinder, the 70D and 80D are comparable to one another. Even in environments with strong lighting, the latter is helpful for getting a clear image for framing. While the viewfinders in both cameras have the same magnification (0.59x), the 80D’s has a wider field of view (100%) than the 70D’s (98%), making more of the photo visible. The Canon 70D, Canon 80D, and comparable cameras are broken down into some other key feature differences and similarities in the table below.

Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Max Shutter Speed *	Max Shutter Flaps *
Canon 70D	optical	3.0 / 1040	swivel	1/8000s	7.0/s
Canon 80D	optical	3.0 / 1040	swivel	1/8000s	7.0/s
Canon 90D	optical	3.0 / 1040	swivel	1/8000s	11.0/s
Canon 6D Mark II	optical	3.0 / 1040	swivel	1/4000s	6.5/s
Canon G3 X	optional	3.2 / 1620	tilting	1/2000s	5.9/s
Canon 7D II	optical	3.0 / 1040	fixed	1/8000s	10.0/s
Canon 6D	optical	3.0 / 1040	fixed	1/4000s	4.5/s
Canon 60D	optical	3.0 / 1040	swivel	1/8000s	5.3/s
Canon 7D	optical	3.0 / 920	fixed	1/8000s	8.0/s
Canon 50D	optical	3.0 / 920	fixed	1/8000s	6.3/s
Nikon D7500	optical	3.2 / 922	tilting	1/8000s	8.0/s
Nikon D7100	optical	3.2 / 1229	fixed	1/8000s	6.0/s
Sony RX10 II	2359	3.0 / 1229	tilting	1/3200s	14.0/s
Sony RX10	1440	3.0 / 1229	tilting	1/3200s	10.0/s

Both cameras feature a back screen that can be tilted to face the front and is articulated. Those who are interested in capturing selfies, such as vloggers and photographers, would particularly like this function.
There is an intervalometer incorporated into the Canon 80D. By doing this, the photographer can take time-lapse photos of events like a flower blooming, a sunset, or the rising of the moon without having to buy an external camera trigger and associated software.

Both the 70D and the 80D write their imaging data files to SDXC cards for storage. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which offer up to 104 MB/s of Ultra High-Speed data transfer.

Connectivity comparison

The degree to which a camera can communicate with its surroundings can be a crucial consideration when choosing a camera for some imaging applications. The connectivity of the Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D is broken down in the table below, with a focus on the interfaces that the cameras (and a few selected competitors) offer for accessory control and data transfer.

It is noteworthy that the 80D contains a headphone port, allowing users to connect external headphones and assess the sound quality while recording. There is no such headphone port on the 70D.

Although the 70D and 80D have both been retired, old examples may still be found on eBay. The Canon 80D took the place of the Canon 70D, and the Canon 90D came next. The free PDF manual for the Canon 70D or the online manual for the Canon 80D each contains additional details on the features and functionality of those cameras.

Review Summary

What is the final verdict then? Is there a certain favorite among the Canon 70D and 80D? What camera is superior? The list below provides a summary of each model’s relative strong points.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 70D:

More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2013).

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 80D:

More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 20MP), which boosts linear resolution by 10%.
Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (11 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.1 bits more color depth).
More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.6 EV of extra DR).
Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC 6 vs DIGIC 5+).
Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 98%).
Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low-frequency shooting.
Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
More modern: Reflects 2 years and 7 months of technical progress since the 70D launch.

The 80D is the contest’s undisputed winner if the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is used as a guide (12 : 1 points). However, the importance of specific attributes will vary across photographers, so while considering and selecting a new camera, you might wish to use your own weighing system to compare the summary points. A professional wedding photographer will regard camera differences differently from a travel photographer, and a cityscape photographer will have different needs from a macro photographer. As a result, choosing the best and most worthwhile camera is frequently a very subjective process.

What about further options? Do the Canon 70D and Canon 80D cameras rank among the best in their class based on their specifications? Check out the most recent Best DSLR Camera ranking to see if the two cameras are among the best.

In any case, while a camera’s potential as a photographic tool can be revealed through a spec-based evaluation, little can be learned about, for instance, the shooting experience and imaging capabilities of the 70D and the 80D in actual use. User reviews, like those found on amazon, can sometimes provide helpful insight into these problems, but they are frequently insufficient, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where professional reviews come into play. The table below summarises the camera evaluations of some of the most popular photo equipment review websites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, professional reviewers generally agree on the quality of various cameras, but occasionally their opinions differ, supporting the earlier assertion that selecting a camera is frequently a very personal decision.

Camera Model	AP score	CL score	DCW score	DPR score	EPZ score	PB score	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
Canon 70D	5/5	+ +	..	83/100	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2013	1,199	ebay.com
Canon 80D	4/5	+ +	4.5/5	84/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2016	1,199	ebay.com
Canon 90D	4/5	+	4.5/5	85/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Aug 2019	1,199	amazon.com
Canon 6D Mark II	4/5	+	4/5	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	Jun 2017	1,999	amazon.com
Canon G3 X	3.5/5	+	..	..	4.5/5	4/5	Jun 2015	999	amazon.com
Canon 7D II	4.5/5	+	3.5/5	84/100	4/5	4.5/5	Sep 2014	1,799	ebay.com
Canon 6D	5/5	+ +	..	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2012	2,099	ebay.com
Canon 60D	5/5	+	..	79/100	4/5	4.5/5	Aug 2010	1,399	ebay.com
Canon 7D	5/5	+ +	..	84/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2009	1,699	ebay.com
Canon 50D	..	+ +	..	+ +	4.5/5	4.5/5	Aug 2008	1,299	ebay.com
Nikon D7500	4.5/5	+ +	4.5/5	86/100	5/5	4.5/5	Apr 2017	1,299	amazon.com
Nikon D7100	5/5	+ +	..	85/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2013	1,199	ebay.com
Sony RX10 II	5/5	+ +	..	82/100	4.5/5	4/5	Jun 2015	1,299	ebay.com
Sony RX10	5/5	+	..	80/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Oct 2013	1,299	ebay.com

However, caution should be used when evaluating the review ratings above. The evaluations were made in comparison to cameras from the same technical generation that were similar. Thus, comparing ratings of extremely different cameras or ones that are widely apart in terms of their release dates has limited value because a score needs to be put into the context of the debut date and the launch price of the camera. Please keep in mind that some of the review websites have modified their reporting and methodology over time.

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Specifications: Canon 70D vs Canon 80D

For a quick review of their similarities and differences, the two cameras’ specifications are side by side compared below.

Camera Model	Canon 70D	Canon 80D
Camera Type	Digital single lens reflex	Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens	Canon EF mount lenses	Canon EF mount lenses
Launch Date	July 2013	February 2016
Launch Price	USD 1,199	USD 1,199

Sensor Specs	Canon 70D	Canon 80D
Sensor Technology	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C Sensor	APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size	22.5 x 15.0 mm	22.5 x 15.0 mm
Sensor Area	337.5 mm²	337.5 mm²
Sensor Diagonal	27 mm	27 mm
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.6x
Sensor Resolution	20 Megapixels	24 Megapixels
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch	4.11 μm	3.75 μm
Pixel Density	5.91 MP/cm²	7.11 MP/cm²
Moiré control	Anti-Alias filter	Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability	1080/30p Video	1080/60p Video
ISO Setting	100 – 12,800 ISO	100 – 16,000 ISO
ISO Boost	100 – 25,600 ISO	100 – 25,600 ISO
Image Processor	DIGIC 5+	DIGIC 6
DXO Sensor Quality (score)	68	79
DXO Color Depth (bits)	22.5	23.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV)	11.6	13.2
DXO Low Light (ISO)	926	1135

Screen Specs	Canon 70D	Canon 80D
Viewfinder Type	Optical viewfinder	Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View	98%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.59x	0.59x
Top-Level Screen	Control Panel	Control Panel
LCD Framing	Live View	Live View
Rear LCD Size	3.0inch	3.0inch
LCD Resolution	1040k dots	1040k dots
LCD Attachment	Swivel screen	Swivel screen
Touch Input	Touchscreen	Touchscreen

Shooting Specs	Canon 70D	Canon 80D
Focus System	Phase-detect AF	Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting	7 shutter flaps/s	7 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy	100 000 actuations	100 000 actuations
Time-Lapse Photography	no Intervalometer	Intervalometer built-in
Fill Flash	Built-in Flash	Built-in Flash
Storage Medium	SDXC cards	SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots	Single card slot	Single card slot
UHS card support	UHS-I	UHS-I

Connectivity Specs	Canon 70D	Canon 80D
External Flash	Hotshoe	Hotshoe
USB Connector	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
HDMI Port	mini HDMI	mini HDMI
Microphone Port	External MIC port	External MIC port
Headphone Socket	no Headphone port	Headphone port
Wifi Support	Wifi built-in	Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication	no NFC	NFC built-in

Body Specs	Canon 70D	Canon 80D
Environmental Sealing	Weathersealed body	Weathersealed body
Battery Type	LP-E6	LP-E6N
Battery Life (CIPA)	920 shots per charge	960 shots per charge
Body Dimensions	139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in)	139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in)
Camera Weight	755 g (26.6 oz)	730 g (25.8 oz)