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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

They're right, of course, but focus is pretty damn important too – and that's why Canon's new EOS 80D is one of the best cameras we've used in ages.

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.

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