Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 80D – Which One Is Better?

Let’s compare the Canon 7D II vs Canon 80D. Both use an APS-C sensor and cost nearly the same.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 80D	Canon 7D II
Megapixels	24.2	20.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.6x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	5472 x 3648
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S
ISO	100 - 16,000	100 - 16,000
Expanded ISO	25,600	51,200
AF Points	45	65
Cross-type AF Points	45	65
Continuous Mode	7fps	10fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	98%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.95x	0.71x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	CF + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II & UDMA7
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	53	103
RAW Buffer Size	24	26
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	Yes
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	960 shots	670 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)
Weight	25.8 oz (730g)	32.1 oz (910g)
Size	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"	5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2013

Canon 7D Mark II Advantages:

• High Max ISO – 1 stop higher

• AF System – The 7D II features 65 AF points and they’re all cross-type.

• 10 vs 7fps – Noticeably faster for sports and wildlife

• AF Joystick – The 7D II has a dedicated AF joystick that allows you to easily and accurately select your focus point

• Viewfinder – 100% coverage vs 98%. Everything you see is what you get on the final photograph

• Dual Memory Card Slot – You can use both CF and SD memory cards

• UHS-II – The 7D II supports UHS-II speeds, whereas the 80D supports UHS-I.

• Buffer – 103 vs 53 JPEG buffer and 26 vs 24 RAW buffer

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring speeds out of the camera

Check out our 10 best lenses for Canon 7D II.

The Canon 7D II was released 3 years earlier so the main advantages are its 10fps, better AF system, 2 memory card slots and an AF joystick. You won’t see anything such as an articulating LCD or touchscreen because at that time Canon focused more on speed, as with the previous 7D. For sports and wildlife, the 7D II is amazing, but you can also use it for anything else.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.

Canon 80D Advantages:

• Sensor – 4 more megapixels and slightly better image quality

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated which makes it better for shooting subjects that are way above or below you

• Touchscreen – Excellent for selecting the focus point by tapping the screen, as well as navigating through the menus

• Connections – Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC

• Battery Life – Almost 300 shots longer battery life

• Size & Weight – The Canon 80D is around 200g lighter and noticeably smaller

• Less Expensive – The 80D costs around $400 less

Check out our 7 Best Lenses for Canon EOS 80D.

The Canon 80D has a newer sensor with better dynamic range and improved sharpness. It costs less yet has improved battery life, touchscreen and an articulating LCD display. It’s the best all-around Canon and will be for quite some time.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here. Check out the best 80D bundles right now.