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
OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
OM-3 is 8.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
OM-3
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-3 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS 80D has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AEOS 80D has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BOM-3 has lower Weight (413 g vs 730 g)
- BOM-3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
EOS 80D is 16mm taller and 33mm thicker than OM-3.
EOS 80D is 317 g heavier than OM-3.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 46mm OM-3
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
OM-3
139 × 89 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
OM-3
139 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
OM-3
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.5× 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
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds
130+
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 -5.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only EOS 80D supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-3
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Weight
413 g vs 730 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.23 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓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
OM-3
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Modern AF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Premium for MFT
- –Smaller lens selection
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS 80D or OM-3?
EOS 80D scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for OM-3 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and OM-3?
EOS 80D is 24.2 MP and OM-3 is 20.4 MP, so the EOS 80D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 80D and OM-3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the OM-3?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and OM-3?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and OM-3 weighs 413 g, so the OM-3 is 317 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and OM-3 record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS 80D and OM-3 weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. OM-3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 640 shots for the OM-3, giving the OM-3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and OM-3 at $1,699. The EOS 80D is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.