Canon EOS 90Dvs Lumix S9
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d 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) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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