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;

One of the best decisions I've ever made buying this camera! I researched this product and could find nothing but positive reviews. When I received it and was able to hold it you can feel and see the great quality. So far it has exceeded all my expectations!

Wifi Nice big touch screen

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cNet posted pricing from various sources, but didn't check whether they are quoting pricing of the model reviewed. 42nd Street, was using an older model lens, neither STM or USM.

Good Review

Bad Pricing

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

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

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