Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS R7vs GFX 50S II
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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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.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS R7 (2022) | GFX 50S II (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,399 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 32.5MP | 51.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (cropped) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 900g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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