Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix G9 IIvs Nikon Zfc

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS 90D Canon Canon EOS 90D (2019) From £849 Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts View Canon EOS 90D
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Lumix Lumix G9 II Lumix Lumix G9 II (2023) From £1499 Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters View Lumix G9 II
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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 & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Lumix G9 II (2023)

  • You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
  • You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
  • You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Lumix G9 II (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £849 £1,499 £799
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 25.2MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) 11fps
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 680 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 658g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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