Canon EOS 90Dvs OM-3
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
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) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| 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 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
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