Canon EOS 90Dvs D5
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
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) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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