Canon EOS 90Dvs X-T30 IIvs Lumix S5 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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | X-T30 II (2021) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 383g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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