Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS M3vs EOS R
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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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.
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, eos r are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS M3 (2015) | EOS R (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £150 | £799 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 30.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4.2fps | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 366g (body only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M3 | EOS R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Casual | — | — | |
| Street | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Sports | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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