Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 80D Specifications Comparison

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Here is the quick overview and specifications comparison of Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 80D. You can take a look at the key differences between Nikon D7500 ($1,247) and Canon EOS 80D ($1,199) and see which one is better for the money. Join Nikon D7500 Facebook Group to get the latest D7500 news in time!

Nikon D7500 Key Features:

  • 20.9-megapixel DX CMOS image sensor
  • Native ISO range of 100-51,200, expandable to 50-1,640,000
  • EXPEED 5 processor
  • Large 3.2” 922K dot, tilting LCD screen with touch functionality
  • 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors and group-area AF paired with up to 8 fps continuous shooting capability
  • Auto Picture Control
  • In-camera batch RAW processing
  • 4K Ultra HD and 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound, power aperture control, auto ISO, 4K UHD Time-Lapse and more
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • SnapBridge functionality
  • Class leading image quality, ISO range, image processing and metering equivalent to the award-winning D500

Canon EOS 80D Key Features:

  • 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 Specifications Comparison

Models Nikon D7500 Canon EOS 80D
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)
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
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
Continuous drive 8.0 fps 7.0 fps
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