Canon 80D vs Canon 5D III – Comparison

Looking for the Canon 80D vs Canon 5D III comparison? The 80D is an APS-C camera, whereas the 5D III has a full frame sensor and is much more expensive.

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 5D III
Megapixels	24.2	22.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Full Frame
Crop Factor	1.6x	None
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	5760 x 3840
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF
ISO	100 - 16,000	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	25,600	102,400
AF Points	45	61
Cross-type AF Points	45	41
Continuous Mode	7fps	6fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,044,000 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 (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	No & UDMA7
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	53	63
RAW Buffer Size	24	18
Time Lapse	Yes	No
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/200
Startup Time	0.5s	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	960 shots	950 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (LP-E6)
Weight	25.8 oz (730g)	33.5 oz (950g)
Size	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2012

Canon 80D Advantages:

• Megapixels – 2 more megapixels

• 7 vs 6fps – Not a big difference, but it’s an advantage when shooting really fast subjects

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated, whereas the Canon 5D III’s screen is fixed

• Touchscreen – You can select the focus point on the LCD screen itself, as well as navigate through the menus etc.

• Dual Pixel AF – The 80D has Canon’s latest DPAF technology which is far more accurate and usable when recording videos than what the 5D III has

• Full HD – Available in 60p rather than 30p

• UHS-I – The 80D supports UHS-I minimum writing speed of SD cards, whereas the 5D III doesn’t

• RAW Buffer – 24 vs 18

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Flash

• Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200

• Connections – Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC

• Weight & Size – The 80D weighs 220g less and is slightly smaller

• Less Expensive – Body only, the Canon 80D costs around $1400 less

The Canon 80D costs a lot less, you could get 1-4 lenses for that amount of money. It’s got a newer sensor with 24MP, 7 vs 6fps, an articulating LCD screen that supports touchscreen and has DPAF technology. It’s excellent for the money and is perfect for amateurs and professionals.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Canon 5D III Advantages:

• Sensor – Full frame vs APS-C. It’s bigger so you can expect slightly less noise when shooting at high ISO speeds

• Higher ISO Range – The Canon 5D III goes all the way to 102,400, 2 stops more than the 80D

• AF System – It’s got 61 AF points, 41 of those are cross-type (4 less than on the 80D). More points means more freedom for you to frame your shot

• LCD Size – 3.2″ vs 3.0″

• Viewfinder – 100% coverage

• Dual Memory Cards – You can use SD and CF cards at the same time

• JPEG Buffer – 63 vs 53

The 5D III was released in 2012 and therefore doesn’t offer touchscreen or some of the common bells and whistles of today’s cameras. Still, it’s got an excellent FF sensor with great image quality, a fast AF system, 100% viewfinder and two memory card slots. If you’re looking for a full frame DSLR that can do it all without breaking the bank, you’ll love it.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.