Canon EOS 90Dvs Leica SL3vs 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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
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 leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £6,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 875g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Leica L-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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