Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 90D→Canon Canon EOS R6 V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS 90D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R6 V
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Burst rate40fps vs 10fps mechanical
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Generation7 years newer (2026 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (32MP)
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 90D | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.9 | ||
| Documentary | +2.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 90D | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 32MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ↓ |
| Weight | 701g (body only) | 688g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD |
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