Canon EOS 90Dvs Nikon D7500vs Ricoh GR III
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.
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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
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, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 640g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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