Canon's midrange SLR family, including cameras like the previous-generation 70D and the current 80D ($1,199, body only), has long been a solid choice for photographers who feel that the consumer-friendly Rebel line is lacking, but don't need to move up to the pro-grade 7D Mark II or any of the...

45-point autofocus system; 7fps capture with focus tracking; Vari-angle touch-screen display; Pentaprism viewfinder; Smooth video autofocus; 1/8,000-sec shutter and 1/250-sec flash sync; Wi-Fi with NFC

No 4K video support; Single SD card slot; Omits PC sync connection

Canon's midrange SLR family, including cameras like the previous-generation 70D and the current 80D ($1,199, body only), has long been a solid choice for photographers who feel that the consumer-friendly Rebel line is lacking, but don't need to move up to the pro-grade 7D Mark II or any of the company's full-frame models. The 80D offers full compatibility with EF and EF-S lenses and Speedlite flashes, 7fps continuous shooting, and a 45-point autofocus system that's a big improvement over the 70D. It's a strong performer, but not quite an Editors' Choice pick. Our favorite enthusiast APS-C SLR is the Nikon D500, which shoots a bit faster, has a more advanced focus system, and captures video at 4K resolution. The Nikon's asking price is notably higher, however, and has less appeal to photographers already invested in a Canon system. Design The 80D is about average in size. It measures 4.1 by 5.5 by 3.1 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.6 pounds without a lens, which is heavier than the top...

The Canon EOS 80D offers some significant upgrades over its predecessor, and is a strong performer in the midrange SLR space.

45-point autofocus system; 7fps capture with focus tracking; Vari-angle touch-screen display; Pentaprism viewfinder; Smooth video autofocus; 1/8,000-sec shutter and 1/250-sec flash sync; Wi-Fi with NFC

No 4K video support; Single SD card slot; Omits PC sync connection

The EOS 80D makes a number of key improvements over its predecessor, but its core appeal remains unchanged: the speed and confidence of a traditional mid-range DSLR coupled with one of the best movie and live view autofocus systems on the market.

Good quality 24 Megapixel stills and 1080p movies; Large viewfinder with 100% coverage and on-demand grid lines; Broad and dense 45-point viewfinder AF system; Superb continuous AF during Live View and movies; Fully-articulated touchscreen; Built-in Wifi / NFC with smartphone or computer remote...

No 4k video or 1080p above 60p for slow motion; Still photos a little less crisp than those from the D7200; Doesn't have twin memory card slots; No GPS / location logging on smartphone app; No focus peaking

Sporting a new 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor coupled with Canon's Dual Pixel on-sensor phase-detection autofocus system, this Camera dominates the 70D's autofocus (AF) system. The 80D also brings in a new 45-point hybrid AF system with all of the points being cross-type.

Canon's EOS 80D is a fully loaded DSLR featuring an APS-C sized, 24.2-Megapixel CMOS imaging sensor with dual-pixel technology. Its large body also houses a DIGIC 6 image processor, a 45-point Cross-Type AF system, 3.0-inch LCD screen, Built-in WiFi, and the ability to capture full 1080p HD videos.

The camera is accurate in all shooting modes; providing excellent exposures; Canon EF-mount supports one of the best collections of lenses you will ever find; 24.2-Megapixel CMOS imaging sensor provides loads of detail and a very high quality image; Dual-Pixel AF works wonders for Live View shooting...

Does not allow video shooting at any time; the camera must be set to capture video; Higher ISO settings show very high levels of noise and low detail; Custom controls are limited compared to higher level cameras; No 4K video capture; which is becoming more popular

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...

When I first handled the Canon EOS 80D, I thought I was holding a 70D. Sure, there are some changes to the button design, but for the large part, the camera remains largely untouched. This includes the button placements.

Canon delivers a decent update to its popular prosumer action-capable camera, the EOS 70D. The 80D gets a new version of the company's Dual Pixel CMOS sensor with a faster on-sensor autofocus system, plus some minor additions. It has some notable improvements over the 70D, including much better Live View performance; it's not as fast as a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, but it's finally usable for subjects in motion. And the generally improved performance will resonate with the typical action-shooting enthusiast who buys this class of dSLR. But if you're persnickety about color, you'll have to do some tweaking.

With better performance and photo quality than the 70D, the Canon EOS 80D is worth the upgrade, but it's got a lot of competition for the money.

The Canon EOS 80D is fast; and if you play with the settings can produce excellent photo and video quality.

The automatic white balance isn't very good; and it doesn't have a terribly broad set of features.