Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 80D Comparison

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Want to find out the main differences between Nikon D7500 ($1,247) and Canon EOS 80D ($1,099)? Here is the detailed specifications comparison of Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 80D .

Let’s have a brief look at the key features of Nikon D7500 and Canon EOS 80D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon D7500 Key Features (Join Nikon D7500 Facebook Group!):

  • 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 5 Image Processor
  • 3.2″ 922k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • Multi-CAM 3500FX II 51-Point AF System
  • Native ISO 51200, Expanded ISO 1,640,000
  • 8 fps Shooting for Up to 100 Frames
  • SnapBridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF

Canon EOS 80D Key Features (Join Canon EOS 80D Facebook Group!):

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type AF System
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 7 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
  • RGB+IR 7560-Pixel Metering Sensor

Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 80D Detailed Comparison

Models Nikon D7500 Canon EOS 80D
Megapixel 20.9MP 24.2MP
Sensor size APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm)
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Processor Expeed 5 DIGIC 6
ISO ISO 100 – 51200 (expandable to 50 – 1640000) Auto, 100-16000 (expands to 25600)
White balance presets 12 6
Image stabilization Digital only No
File format
  • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine, normal, or basic compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available
  • NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
  • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
  • JPEG (Exif v2.3)
  • Raw (Canon 14-bit CRW)
Number of focus points 51 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5x 1.6x
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2″ 3″
Screen dots 922,000 1,040,000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder magnification 0.94x 0.95x
Minimum shutter speed 30 sec 30 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous drive 8.0 fps 7.0 fps
Built-in flash Yes (Pop-up) Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Flash X sync speed 1/250 sec 1/250 sec
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Exposure compensation ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes (3 frames in 1-stop increments)
Video Recording
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 48 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 48 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1280 x 720 @ 60p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1280 x 720 @ 60p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1280 x 720 @ 50p / 24 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1280 x 720 @ 50p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Videography notes Supports MOV and MP4 packages Choice of ALL-I or IPB codecs
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Battery description EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery & charger LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 950 960
Weight (inc. batteries) 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73 mm (5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87″) 139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11″)
GPS Optional None
Announcement Apr 12, 2017 Feb 18, 2016
MSRP $1299 (body only), $1749 with 18-140 VR kit lens $1199 (body only), $1799 (w/18-135 lens)

So, which one do you prefer, Nikon D7500 or Canon 80D?