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
Fujifilm
X-T3
APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
X-T3 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
X-T3
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 80D has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX-T3 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS 80D has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- AEOS 80D has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BX-T3 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 80D
139 × 105 × 79 mm
730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X-T3
133 × 93 × 59 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
EOS 80D is 7mm wider, 12mm taller, and 20mm thicker than X-T3.
EOS 80D is 191 g heavier than X-T3.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 59mm X-T3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 80D
139 × 105 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-T3
133 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 80D
139 × 79 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-T3
133 × 59 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
X-T3
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.1× 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
X-T3
Fujifilm X
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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 80D supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS 80D supports it
Reasons to choose
X-T3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Weight
539 g vs 730 g — lower is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
X-T3
Pros
- ✓10-bit 4K internal
- ✓26MP
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Superseded
- –APS-C
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS 80D and X-T3 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS 80D
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 80D or X-T3?
EOS 80D scores 8.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-T3 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and X-T3?
EOS 80D is 24.2 MP and X-T3 is 26.1 MP, so the X-T3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 80D and X-T3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-T3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the X-T3?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and X-T3?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and X-T3 weighs 539 g, so the X-T3 is 191 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and X-T3 record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. X-T3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 80D and X-T3 weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. X-T3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 390 shots for the X-T3, giving the EOS 80D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and X-T3 at $1,499. The EOS 80D is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.