Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 7D→Canon EOS 90D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS 7D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS 90D
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Resolution32MP vs 18MP (+14MP)
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Battery life~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs ~800 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2019 vs 2009)
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 7D | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.2 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | +2.2 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +2.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 7D | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £95 | £849 | |
| Released | 2009 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | 19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection 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 | 8fps | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 910g (with battery) | 701g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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