Canon EOS 90Dvs Z6 IIIvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Z6 III (2024) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,199 | £469 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.5MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 760g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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