Canon EOS 90Dvs X-S20vs Nikon D7500
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.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
X-S20 (2023)
- You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
- You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
- You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | X-S20 (2023) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £849 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 491g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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