Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 6D Mark II→Canon EOS 90D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS 90D improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS 6D Mark II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS 90D
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Resolution32MP vs 26MP (+6MP)
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Burst rate10fps mechanical vs 6.5fps
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Generation2 years newer (2019 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.1 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £437 | £849 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (4K time-lapse only) | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1200 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 765g (with battery) | 701g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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