Canon EOS 90Dvs DC-G100D
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
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.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the dc-g100d 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) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £649 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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