Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 80D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 60DEOS 80D
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 50D Canon EOS 70D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 70D Canon EOS 90D
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/18-135 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.5 x 15 mm
      Total Pixels19.0 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456, 3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1456, 2592 x 1728, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature settingPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points945
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points945
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)
      Optics Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View TFT color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.59x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.3 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw) / 110 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range13.00 m12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto
      Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait)
      E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
      Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock - In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual AE lock - With AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      DxO Low Light ISO8131135
      DxO Color Depth22.223.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.513.2
      DxO Overall Score6679
      Video Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesYesMOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [90 Mbps]

      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [4 to 26 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps [11 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 Wired, wireless, or via smartphone (RC-6, RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (Optional))
      Environmental Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
      Storage Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Dimensions145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11")139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.4 x 5.9"9.65 x 7.2 x 5.45"
      Package Weight3.85 lb3.48 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E6N
      Battery Life1100 shots960 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 80D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibrePolycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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