Canon EOS 90Dvs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £549
Best for Portraits & studio work
View Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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 & Studio Work — Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the finest 50mm lenses ever made — the wide Z-mount throat enables edge-to-edge sharpness and stunning bokeh that rivals lenses twice the price.
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 nikon z 50mm f/1.8 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549 |
| 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 | 40cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | — |
| Weight | 701g body only | 415g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 76.0 × 86.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | — |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
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