Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon Z5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 80DZ5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 70D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 90D
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/18-135 lens)$1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel24.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      ProcessorDIGIC 6EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006016 x 4016
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, 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, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points45273
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points45
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon Z
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps4.5 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
      Up to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 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 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      DxO Low Light ISO1135
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOVMOV
      MP4
      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]
      H.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or via smartphone (RC-6, RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (Optional)) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Dimensions139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11")134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.65 x 7.2 x 5.45"8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.48 lb3.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Battery PackLP-E6NEN-EL15c
      Battery Life960 shots470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS 80D Nikon Z5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate resin with glass fiberMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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