Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D - Comparison

Let’s see how the Nikon D7500 compares to Canon 80D. Both cameras are great for amateur and professional photographers since they sit right between (mid-range). However, the newer D7500 does come with a few noticeable differences so let’s see the comparison.

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.

	Nikon D7500	Canon 80D
Megapixels	20.9	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.6x
AA Filter	No	Yes
Image Resolution	5568 x 3712	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Canon EF/EF-S
ISO	100 - 102,400	100 - 16,000
Expanded ISO	50 - 1,638,400	25,600
AF Points	51	45
Cross-type AF Points	15	45
Continuous Mode	8fps	7fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	98%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94x	0.95x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
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	100	53
RAW Buffer Size	50	24
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	N/A	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	950 shots	960 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15a)	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)
Weight	22.58 oz (640g)	25.8 oz (730g)
Size	5.35 x 4.09 x 2.87"	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2016

Nikon D7500 Advantages:

AA Filter – The D7500 has no AA filter, which results in slightly sharper images. You won’t see the difference unless printing really big

Higher ISO Range – Borrowing the D500’s sensor, the D7500 can go as high as 102,400 and expands up to 1,640,000

AF Points – The D7500 has 6 more AF points, but less cross-type (we’ll cover it in the 80D’s list)

8 vs 7fps – Makes a difference when shooting for a few seconds

LCD Size– 3.2″ vs 3.0″

Viewfinder – 100% coverage

4K Video – The D7500 can record 4K videos at 30, 25 or 24p

Buffer – Twice as bith JPEG and RAW buffer size, big plus if you shoot long bursts

Built-in Bluetooth

Weight – The D7500’s body weighs 90g less

First, if you need 4K video, the D7500 is currently the only DSLR available at this price level. Other than that, the high ISO range is also a big plus but 99% of the time you don’t want to use any DSLR over ~12,800.

For sports and wildlife, the bigger buffer can be a big help if you often shoot for a few seconds and take more than 50 JPEGs in a row.

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Canon 80D Advantages:

Megapixels – 4 more megapixels.

AF System – The Canon 80D has 45 vs 51 AF points, but all 45 are cross-type compared to only 15 on the D7500. It’ll focus better in low light and other difficult situations

LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated vs the fixed one on the D7500. Resolution is also slightly sharper

Dual Pixel AF – The 80D has DPAF technology, which makes auto focusing for videos much more usable

Built-in NFC

Less Expensive – The 80D body costs around $150 less

For a slightly lower price, the 80D’s advantages you’ll appreciate the most are an articulating LCD screen, more cross-type AF points and DPAF for video focusing. Both cameras are very similar so it’ll ultimately come down to which one of these features you see yourself using more.

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