Canon EOS 90Dvs Now Gen 3
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
VS
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 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) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £120 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 701g body only | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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