Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 90D→Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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 Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Resolution45MP vs 32MP (+12MP)
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 10fps mechanical
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 90D | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 701g body only | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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