Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS M5vs EOS R5
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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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.
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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 M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
EOS R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, eos r5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS M5 (2016) | EOS R5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £350 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 45.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/60p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 9fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 427g (body only) | 650g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.15" 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 | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M5 | EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | |||
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Street | — | — | |
| Casual | — | — | |
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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