Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS M3vs EOS R1
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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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.
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 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 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 m3 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 M3 (2015) | EOS R1 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £150 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/30p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | 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 | 4.2fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 366g (body only) | 1470g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M3 | 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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