Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS R10vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
- You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
- You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS R10 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 429g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-S / RF | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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