Canon EOS 90Dvs Z6 IIIvs OM-5

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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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) From £2199 Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

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.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ 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

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-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Z6 III (2024)OM-5 (2022)
Price £849 £2,199 £899
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 32.5MP 24.5MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) ~380 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 760g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating 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 Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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