Canon EOS 90Dvs Canon EOS R3vs A7C II
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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.
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, canon eos r3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £5,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 1015g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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