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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D5100 Specs |
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EOS 80D
All specs: Main page for EOS 80D |
D5100
All specs: Main page for D5100 |
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EOS 80D vs D5100 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:
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EOS 80D vs D5100: Viewfinder EOS 80D has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.59x and covers 100% of view field. The D5100 has an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror. It’s magnification is 0.52x covering 95% of view field. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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EOS 80D (0.59x) |
D5100 (0.52x) |
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Better choice: Canon EOS 80D |
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Canon EOS 80D VS Nikon D5100 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Canon EOS 80D a better choice |
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EOS 80D |
D5100 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.20 | 16.20 |
| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 7 | 4 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 45 | 11 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 16000 ISO | 100 – 6400 ISO |
| Better viewfinder (4) | Penta prism | Penta mirror |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 220 | 200 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Touch screen (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 960 | 570 |
| WiFi (2) | ||
| Environmental sealing (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 80D are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, the better viewfinder and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the D5100: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. The EOS 80D scores 33 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon D5100 |
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EOS 80D |
D5100 |
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| Weighs less (2) | 730g (23.5 oz.) |
560g (18.1 oz.) |
| More portable (2) | 1148cm³ (72 cu.in.) |
981cm³ (62 cu.in.) |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the D5100 are the lower weight than the EOS 80D and the more compact size. Yields 4 points for the D5100. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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EOS 80D |
D5100 |
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| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Articulated screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| External microphone | ||
| Canon EOS 80D VS Nikon D5100 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the EOS 80D and D5100 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon EOS 80D |
Nikon D5100 |
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33
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We recommend Canon EOS 80D as better choice. |
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