Canon EOS 90Dvs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the z50 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) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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