Canon EOS 90Dvs Leica M11vs Nikon Z9
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, nikon z9 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Leica M11 (2022) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £7,999 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 60.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | None | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4.5fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 700 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 530g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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