Canon EOS 90Dvs Z5
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
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) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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