Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M→Canon Canon EOS 90D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS 90D
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Resolution32MP vs 18MP (+14MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate10fps mechanical vs 4fps
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Battery life~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs ~230 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2019 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Canon EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M | Canon EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £849 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 701g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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