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 R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
EOS R6 V is 10.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
EOS R6 V
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
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
for scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS 80D is 3mm narrower and 1mm thinner than EOS R6 V but it is also 22mm taller.
EOS 80D is 42 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 80mm EOS R6 V
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 R6 V
142 × 83 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 R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.5× 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 R6 V
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS 80D or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 80D — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R6 V?
EOS 80D is 24.2 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the EOS R6 V?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R6 V?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 42 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 80D and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS 80D is $1,300 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.