The Canon 80D is just what it is advertised to be – a mid-range DSLR that won't set any spec sheets on fire but is serviceable across a wide range of applications. It is a worthy successor to what Canon started with the 70D for both still and video shooters.

If you're looking to drop a four-figure wedge of cash of a mid-range DSLR - one that'll last you for a good stretch of time - then Canon is one of the names that so often floats to the surface; the crema on the coffee, if you will.

Continuous autofocus unparalleled at this level; 100% optical finder (finally); fast performance and significant buffer; decent image quality throughout; vari-angle touchscreen (with speedy live view

No 4K video; no second SD slot; viewfinder flare from direct light sources; off-centre 1-point AF not always perfect; no speed increase over 70D; finish looks plasticky

The new Canon EOS 80D is an update to the 20.2 megapixel 70D DSLR, released back in 2013, and it features a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor, alongside a new 45 all cross-type point AF system and a 7fps shooting rate.

Excellent image quality; Improve noise performance; Excellent focus and shutter response speeds; Live view focus and shutter response is equally fast; Auto White Balance options; 3inch vari-angle touch-screen; Larger 100% view viewfinder; Excellent battery life; Electronic level; Wi-Fi / NFC...

No auto panoramic shooting mode; Some competitors at this price point offer quicker continuous shooting

The Canon EOS 80D is a prosumer APS-C digital SLR camera. Successor to the three year old 70D, the EOS 80D features a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, an updated Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system which now additionally offers continuous autofocus during live view stills shooting, an Intelligent Viewfinder which...

The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon's SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory, which means it needs to appeal to people who want to shoot a range of subjects in a variety of conditions.

The 80D is a really lovely camera to use. Everything is just so effortless - you pick it up, point it at something, click away and get a load of great, in-focus pictures back. Then, if you want, you can connect via Wi-Fi and download them to your phone.

Superb focusing in all modes; Excellent image quality; Wi-Fi and app features actually work; Swivelling touchscreen and plenty of controls

Bigger than a non-DSLR (obviously; Pricey; No 4K video

At a glance: Comparing Canon's current DSLR line-up with what it was three or four years ago highlights how, today, the manufacturer offers a wider range of models catering for all types of photographer and sizes of budget.

Canon's double-digit EOS line has actually been in existence since the launch of the 6.3MP 10D way back in 2003. Since then, the brand's enthusiast-level range has evolved consistently, always offering decent features and a reasonable price-tag.

It's not revolutionary, but the 80D is still a fine DSLR for the right user.

In the 2.5 years between the EOS 70D and its successor, Canon has released seven DSLR cameras: four with APS-C sized sensors and three 'full frame' models. The most recent was the professional EOS-1D X Mark II, which was announced on 2 February.