Product line
Canon EOS xxD
Canon's enthusiast/prosumer APS-C DSLR line — the double-digit EOS bodies (60D, 70D, 80D, 90D).
Made by Canon
3 published bodies · 4 articles
In this line
In release order, oldest first — the order that makes generational differences readable.
discontinuedCanon EOS 60D
Released August 2010
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR, the first in the xxD line with a fully articulating screen.
discontinuedCanon EOS 70D
Released August 2013
Introduced Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon's on-sensor phase-detection system, to the xxD line.
discontinuedCanon EOS 80D
Released February 2016
Refined the 70D's Dual Pixel AF with a new 45-point all cross-type phase-detect array and a higher-resolution sensor.
Coverage of this line
- Comparison
Canon EOS 70D vs 80D vs 90D: What Actually Changed Between Generations
A generation-by-generation breakdown of what actually improved between the Canon EOS 70D, 80D, and 90D, and how to pick the right one for your budget.
GuideBest Used Canon DSLRs for Beginners
Why a used Canon DSLR is still a smart first camera, what actually matters for learning photography, and how to buy used gear safely.
- Troubleshooting
Canon EOS 60D: Is It Still Worth Buying?
What the EOS 60D's age actually costs you in autofocus and video, and who it still makes sense for as a cheap, capable stills camera today.
GuideCanon DSLR Buying Guide: Which EOS Body Actually Makes Sense Now
A practical breakdown of when a Canon DSLR still makes sense in 2026, and how to choose between the xxD, 6D, and 5D lines based on what you actually shoot.