Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D7500
Nikon D7500 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS 80D is the better pick for beginners, sports; the D7500 is better for travel, wildlife, vlogging.
Choose the EOS 80D for
- more resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP)
Choose the D7500 for
- faster bursts (8fps vs 7fps)
- a lighter body (720g vs 730g)
- a lower price (from £299)
- stronger video (4K 30p (crop))
- more lenses in our database (25 vs 24)
- a newer design (2017)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS 80D | D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.2MP | APS-C, 20.9MP |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S (DSLR) | Nikon F (DSLR) |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Burst | 7 fps | 8 fps |
| Readout | OVF | OVF |
| Max ISO | 16,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 1080p 60p | 4K 30p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Weight | 730 g | 720 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E6NH | Nikon EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £444–524 | £299–594 |
| Native lenses in our database | 24 (14 third-party) | 25 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | EOS 80D |
| Everyday & travel | D7500 |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | D7500 |
| Sports & action | EOS 80D |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | D7500 |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS 80D uses Canon EF / EF-S (24 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the D7500 uses Nikon F (25 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E6NH vs Nikon EN-EL15c (about £51).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS 80D better than the Nikon D7500?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS 80D offers more resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP); the D7500 offers faster bursts (8fps vs 7fps), a lighter body (720g vs 730g), a lower price (from £299).
Which is better for video, the EOS 80D or the D7500?
The D7500 is stronger for video: EOS 80D records 1080p 60p, D7500 records 4K 30p (crop).
Which is cheaper, the EOS 80D or the D7500?
The EOS 80D costs No longer sold new new and from £444 used at MPB; the D7500 costs No longer sold new new and from £299 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS 80D lenses on the D7500?
Not directly. The EOS 80D uses Canon EF / EF-S and the D7500 uses Nikon F; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.