Canon EOS 90Dvs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z6 III
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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.
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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 R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £4,299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 45.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 746g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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