Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 90D→Canon EOS M3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Canon EOS 90D. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 90D | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £150 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4.2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 701g body only | 366g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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