Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix S5 IIvs Sony RX100 VII

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 S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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 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.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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 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

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

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, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Lumix S5 II (2023)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £849 £1,999 £1,099
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 32.5MP 24.2MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 740 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 740g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Leica L-mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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