The Canon EOS 80D is great for photographers who want to step up from Canon's Rebel line, as well as 70D owners who want to upgrade to a much better AF system. But there are other cameras in this APS-C class that are worth considering, such as the Nikon D7200 ($1,200).

45 Autofocus points; Articulated LCD; Microphone and headphone jacks

No 4K video; Single card slot

Unbeatable autofocus puts Canon's EOS 80D at the top of its class for video.

Excellent 24-megapixel stills; Best DSLR autofocusing for movie capture; 45-point autofocus system; Headphone jack

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 new midrange EOS 80D is an attempt at bridging the gap between enthusiast gear and pro gear. It's got several cool features for the average user and a few nice options for more advanced users.

Great image quality; Solidly built; Easy to use

Included lens lets the camera down a little; Fiddly to pair with smartphone; Not easily portable

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

Update: You might have expected the price of a camera launched in 2016 to have fallen by now, but the Canon 80D is about the same as it was when it first appeared. You can get hold of one, body only for just shy of a grand and in kit form from around £1,300 with an 18-135mm zoom lens.

Competent all-rounder; Excellent autofocus in video capture

Sometimes overexposes high-contrast scenes in JPEG mode; No 4K video capture; Still image autofocus not the most reliable

A solid set of features but the Canon EOS 80D doesn’t do enough to stay ahead of the competition

Competent all-rounder; Excellent autofocus in video capture;

Sometimes overexposes high-contrast scenes in JPEG mode; No 4K video capture; Still image autofocus not the most reliable;

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 Canon EOS 80D has a list price of $1,199. For more information, visit usa.canon.com .

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.