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The 80D is about average in size. It measures 4.1 by 5.5 by 3.1 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.6 pounds without a lens, which is heavier than the top-end Rebel model, the T6s ($344.98 at Amazon) (4 by 5.2 ...

The Canon EOS 80D offers some significant upgrades over its predecessor, and is a strong performer in the midrange SLR space.