Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M3→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 M3. 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 24MP (+8MP)
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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 4.2fps
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Battery life~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2019 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | Canon EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M3 | Canon EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £849 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 701g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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