Sporting a new, higher-resolution 24MP sensor, a faster processor and a beefed-up 45-point AF system, the Canon 80D builds upon foundation laid out by the 70D and its excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. The 80D performs very well on multiple fronts, including better dynamic range and detail a lower ISOs, better higher ISO performance and more versatile autofocus. Despite a robust offering on the video side of things, it does lack a few of today’s more popular features. Overall, the Canon 80D is still an excellent multimedia DSLR, but should it earn a spot in your camera bag?
PROS
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.
CONS
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 better in low-light).
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Available since March 2016, the Canon 80D sells body-only for an estimated retail price of US$1, 199, with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens for US$1, 349, or with the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM kit lens for US$1, 799.