Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS M3vs EOS R6
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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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.
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 r6 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS M3 (2015) | EOS R6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £150 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/30p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4.2fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 366g (body only) | 598g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M3 | EOS R6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | |||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Casual | — | — | |
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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