Canon EOS 90Dvs Nikon Zfvs OM-1 II

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 Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II

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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

↓ 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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

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)Nikon Zf (2023)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £849 £1,699 £1,499
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 24.5MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) ~380 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 710g with battery 561g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.2" vari-angle 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 Single SD UHS-II slot 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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