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.
Casual & Everyday — EOS M100 (2017): The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
EOS M100 (2017)
EOS RP (2019)
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m100 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 M100 (2017) | EOS RP (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £200 | £799 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 26.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/60p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 6.1fps | 5fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited |
| Weight | 701g body only | 302g (with battery and card) | 485g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M100 | EOS RP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Travel | |||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Casual | — | — | |
| Street | — | ||
| Video | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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