Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D600

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 80DD600
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 70D Nikon D300S
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 90D Nikon D610
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/18-135 lens)Body: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm35.9 x 24.0 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      ProcessorDIGIC 6EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006016 x 4016
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points4539
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points459
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps5.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      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 80D Nikon D600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      DxO Low Light ISO11352980
      DxO Color Depth23.625.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.214.2
      DxO Overall Score7994
      Video Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOVMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      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 Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or via smartphone (RC-6, RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (Optional)) Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Dimensions139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11")141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.65 x 7.2 x 5.45"9.1 x 7 x 6.2"
      Package Weight3.48 lb5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Battery PackLP-E6NEN-EL15
      Battery Life960 shots900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 80D Nikon D600
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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