Canon EOS 90Dvs Ricoh GR IIIvs Sony RX100 VII
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 257g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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