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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 26 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
Summary
The EOS 80D maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Nikon D500 highest resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels). The Nikon D500 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the EOS 80D: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm). It is the most significant specification of this camera as large sensor allows the camera owner to shoot photos of the more professional quality. The Nikon D500 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 in compare with 100-16000 ISO range of the EOS 80D. Such ISO numbers allow the camera owner to shoot better photos in more difficult situations. The Nikon D500 offers more number of white balance presets - 12. This option gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Nikon D500 offers more focus points in compare with the EOS 80D: 153 vs 45. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The EOS 80D has swiveling display that will allow the camera owner to make high quality selfie photos. The Nikon D500 display is better as it has more screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the EOS 80D display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The EOS 80D has built-in flash. The Nikon D500 battery life is better than the EOS 80D battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to make 1240 photos with the D500 and only 960 with the EOS 80D. The EOS 80D weighs 730g that is 130g less in comparison with the weight of the Nikon D500. The Nikon D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to go into the picture metadata and see exactly where a picture was captured.
The D500 has 11 advantages and the EOS 80D only 7 so the D500 will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon