Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS M50 IIvs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
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.
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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 M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the powershot g7x mark ii 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 M50 II (2020) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £449 | £350 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 10fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 387g body only | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M50 II | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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