$ Bottom line: Which one is better?
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D is truly a better camera.
In this review of canon 70D vs 80D, Canon EOS 80D is truly an ideal and quality camera as it has 15.79% more megapixels (main camera), 26 more focus points, 40shots longer battery life, 2× better video recording quality (main camera), has phase detection autofocus for photos, 25g lighter, 2% more viewfinder coverage and has timelapse function.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 80D: DESIGN
If you compare Canon 80D vs 70D, then you get the following design features of the two cameras;
Weather sealed; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature.
Flip-out screen; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
More viewfinder coverage; Canon EOS 70D is 98% whereas Canon EOS 80D is 100%.
Optical viewfinder; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Hot shoe; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D is better as it has a higher viewfinder coverage percentage.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 80D: OPTICS
In terms of optics of 70D vs 80D, we consider the features below;
AF tracking; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Focus points; Canon EOS 70D has 19 whereas Canon EOS 80D has 45
Sensor size; Canon EOS 70D has 22.5 × 15mm, the same sensor size of Canon EOS 80D.
Maximum light sensitivity; Canon EOS 70D has 25600 ISOO, the same as Canon EOS 80D.
Phase detection autofocus for photos; Canon 80D has this.
Megapixels; Canon EOS 70D has 20.9MP whereas Canon EOS 80D has 24.2MP.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D is better as it has superior optic features.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 80D: VIDEOGRAPHY
When we compare Canon EOS 70D vs 80D, the following videography features are realised;
Video recording (main camera); Canon EOS 70D has1080 × 30fps whereas Canon EOS 80D has 1080 × 60fps
Continuous autofocus when recording movies; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Timelapse function; canon EOS 80D has this feature.
24P cinema mode; Canon EOS 70d has this.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D is better as it has quality recording video images.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 80D: AUDIO
In terms of audio of EOS 70D vs 80D; the following features are compared;
Stereo microphone; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Microphone input; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Number of microphones; Canon EOS 70D has 1 whereas Canon EOS 80D has 2.
Socket for a 3.5mm audio jack; Canon EOS 80D has a socket for a 3.5mm audio jack.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D is a better camera as it has a socket for a 3.5mm audio jack.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 80D: BATTERY
Battery life (CIPA); Canon EOS 70D has920shots whereas Canon EOS 80D has 960shots
Removable battery; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Battery level indicator; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Rechargeable battery; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature.
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D has a better battery life.
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 80D: KEY FEATURES
External memory; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
WIFI; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
802.11n WIFI connection; Canon EOS 80D has this feature
Remote control; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Accelerometer; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
HDMI output; Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS 80D have this feature
Bottom line: Canon EOS 80D is better as it has superior key features.
Conclusion
Canon EOS 80Dis a better camera with ideal features that make it outshine its counterpart in almost all areas.