Let’s see how the Canon 80D compares to the Nikon D7100. There’s a 3 year difference between the two cameras and a lot has happened in between.
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 | Nikon D7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 24.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C (DX) |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | Yes | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon FX/DX |
| ISO | 100 - 16,000 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Expanded ISO | 25,600 | 25,600 |
| AF Points | 45 | 51 |
| Cross-type AF Points | 45 | 15 |
| Continuous Mode | 7fps | 6fps |
| LCD | 3.0" - Fully Articulated | 3.2" - Fixed |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,228,800 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 | 0.94x |
| 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 | SD + SD |
| Dual Card Slots | No | Yes |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 53 | 12 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 24 | 5 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | 0.5s | 0.3s |
| 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 (EN-EL15) |
| Weight | 25.8 oz (730g) | 27.0 oz (765g) |
| Size | 5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1" | 5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2013 |
Canon 80D Advantages:
- Higher ISO Range – The native ISO is 1 and a half stop higher
- AF System – The Canon 80D has 45 vs 51 AF points, but all 45 are cross-type compared to only 15 on the D7100. It’ll focus better in low light and other difficult situations
- 7 vs 6fps – An advantage when shooting sports and wildlife as you get 2 extra shots every second
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated vs the fixed one on the D7100
- Touchscreen – You can tap the LCD screen on the 80D and select your focus point, as well as navigate through the menus
- Dual Pixel AF – The 80D has DPAF technology, which makes auto focusing for videos much more usable
- Buffer – Big difference here, 53 vs 12 JPEGs, 24 vs 5 RAW files
- Built-in Connections – The 80D has Wi-Fi and NFC
What will you appreciate the most from the newer Canon 80D? Definitely the articulating LCD screen, touchscreen, DPAF for videos, a way bigger buffer and built-in Wi-Fi. In terms of image quality these two cameras are very similar, so if you find the 80D’s advantages to be worth it then by all means get it.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Nikon D7100 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The D7100 has no AA filter which should result in slightly sharper images when printing big
- LCD Size– 3.2″ vs 3.0″ with higher resolution
- Viewfinder – 100% coverage
- Dual Memory Cards – You can use 2 x SD cards which is great for having a backup card or simply using one to record videos
- Less Expensive – Body only, the D7100 costs around $400 less than the 80D body
The D7100 is older but still quite impressive. 24MP, no AA filter, 6fps, good 51 AF point system and 2 memory card slots. The Raw and JPEG buffer size is a little bit disappointing, but other than that the D7100 is a camera made for action and traveling.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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