Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 250D→Canon EOS 80D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 250D

£325

2019

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 80D

£360 (+£35)

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS 250D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS 80D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 250D	EOS 80D
Price	£325	£360
Released	2019	2016	↓
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/25p (cropped), Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection in live view	45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	7fps	↑
Battery Life	~1070 shots (CIPA)	~960 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	449g (with battery)	730g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95x
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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