Nikon D7200 vs Canon 80D

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Nikon D7200 vs Canon 80D

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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How does it shoot? Canon 80D in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Succeeded by the Canon 90D
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Differences

Nikon D7200 advantages over Canon 80D

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D7200 test data on DxO Mark 80D test data on DxO Mark

1,333 vs 1,135 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D7200 test data on DxO Mark 80D test data on DxO Mark

14.6 vs 13.2 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon 80D advantages over Nikon D7200

Less expensive
$935 vs $1275
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.8 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.7 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
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Very good image quality; Better RAW high ISO performance than predecessor; Improved buffer depth; Very fast AF; Dual Pixel CMOS AF is excellent; f/8 AF support; 1080/60p video; Headphone jack; Very good battery life.
New kit lens isn't very sharp; No 4K video; No clean HDMI out; 29:59 minute video recording limit; Phase detect AF not as sensitive in low-light as expected (Dual Pixel AF is better in low-light).
Read our Canon 80D Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1043
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Canon 80D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

$1043
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon 70D

Canon 80D

Canon 70D

$935
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$999
APS-C

Compare Canon 80D vs Canon 70D

Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

$1043
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3

Canon 80D

Pentax K-3

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1043
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Canon 80D

Sony A77 II

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 80D vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D7200

Canon T6s

$1043
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon T6s

Canon 80D

Canon T6s

$935
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

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