Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 90D→Canon EOS R1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS 90D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R1
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Burst rate40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 10fps mechanical
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 90D | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 701g body only | 1470g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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