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.
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.
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)
EOS R5 (2020)
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the powershot g7x mark ii 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 R5 (2020) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,499 | £350 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 45.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 650g (with battery) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS R5 | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | |||
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Casual | — | — | |
| Street | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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