Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R→Canon EOS 90D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS 90D improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS R owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS 90D
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
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 R | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.4 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £849 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 30MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 701g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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