Canon EOS 90Dvs Z6 IIIvs 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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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) From £2199 Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III
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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 & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

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

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

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, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Z6 III (2024)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £849 £2,199 £1,099
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 32.5MP 24.5MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) ~380 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 760g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× 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) Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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