Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Canon EOS 80D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS 80D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T7i were released 2017 and Canon EOS 80D was released 2016. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T7i 2017
Canon EOS 80D 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T7i 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 80D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T7i has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 80D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T7i 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 80D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS Rebel T7i has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 80D. Canon EOS Rebel T7i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 80D has 100 to 16000.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T7i 100-25600
Canon EOS 80D 100-16000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 80D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T7i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 80D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T7i 6
Canon EOS 80D 7

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS 80D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 80D weighs 730 gr (equal to 1.61 lb) which is 37% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7i and its 532 gr (or 1.17 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T7i 532 gr
1.17 lb
Canon EOS 80D 730 gr
1.61 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Canon EOS 80D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS 80D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Name Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon EOS 80D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Release Year 2017 2016
Release Date 2017-02-15 2016-02-18
MSRP 749 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 45 45
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Frames per second 6 fps 7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Partial
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC)
Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote) Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Canon EOS 80D
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 600 shots 960 shots
Width 131 mm 139 mm
Height 100 mm 105 mm
Depth 76 mm 79 mm
Weight 532 gram 730 gram