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EOS 6D Mark II vs EOS 90D
Quick take: The EOS 90D has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS 6D Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Canon
EOS 90D 2019
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
£849
list price · used from £517 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS 90D — Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts: The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Who should buy what
EOS 90D (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- DSLR photographers who aren't ready to switch to mirrorless
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want optical viewfinder tracking
- Canon APS-C DSLR users upgrading to 32.5MP and faster burst
- Photographers who prefer the battery life and handling of a traditional DSLR
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 6D Mark IICanon · 2017 | EOS 90DCanon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £437Best | £849 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 32.5MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (4K time-lapse only) | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~1200 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF)Best |
| Weight | 765g (with battery) | 701g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 144 × 110.5 × 74.8mm | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm mic jack, N3 remote | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 6D Mark II
EOS 90D
Portrait
6.4/10
6.5/10
Street
5.5/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.5/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
3.8/10
4.9/10
Documentary
5.3/10
6.0/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
6.7/10
Landscape
6.3/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.6/10
Casual
3.9/10
4.9/10
Food
6.1/10
6.1/10
Macro
4.9/10
5.8/10
Architecture
6.1/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
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5.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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