Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS Mvs EOS R1
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- 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
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, eos r1 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS M (2012) | EOS R1 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £80 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 18.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p 30fps | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 262g (body only) | 1470g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M | EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Casual | — | — | |
| Street | — | — | |
| Sports | — | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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