Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS Mvs PowerShot G7X Mark II
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
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.
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m 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) | EOS M (2012) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £80 | £350 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 18.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p 30fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 262g (body only) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (optional EVF accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Casual | — | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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