Upgrade Guide

Canon Canon EOS 90D→Canon EOS R5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

Canon EOS 90D

£849

2019

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5

£2499 (+£1,650)

2020

✅

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 R5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Canon EOS 90D	EOS R5
Price	£849	£2,499
Released	2019	2020	↑
Sensor	32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF)	45MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	32MP	45MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF)	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF)	~320 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	701g body only	650g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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