Canon EOS 90Dvs Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
VS
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
View Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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.
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm 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) | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £219 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 30cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (relies on in-body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | — |
| Weight | 701g body only | 160g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 69.2 × 40.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | — |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
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