Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS R6vs EOS R6 Mark II
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.
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS R6 (2020) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,299 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 598g (body only) | 670g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS R6 | EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | |||
| Wildlife | |||
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | |||
| Travel | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Street | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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