Canon
EOS 80D
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and strong video features for its era.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
EOS R5 is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
EOS R5
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- BEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R5 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 80D
139 × 105 × 79 mm
730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS 80D is 10mm thinner than EOS R5 but it is also 1mm wider and 8mm taller.
EOS 80D is 8 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 80D
139 × 105 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 80D
139 × 79 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 80D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R5
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 80D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 80D supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Weight
730 g vs 738 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 80D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –Superseded by 90D
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR platform
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS 80D or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 80D — 45MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R5?
EOS 80D is 24.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the EOS R5?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R5?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS 80D is 8 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 80D and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS 80D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS 80D is $2,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.