Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R100→Canon Canon EOS 90D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R100

£529

2023

→

Upgrade to

Canon

Canon EOS 90D

£849 (+£320)

2019

✅

Strong upgrade

The Canon EOS 90D improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS R100 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Canon EOS 90D

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R100	Canon EOS 90D
Price	£529	£849
Released	2023	2019	↓
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF)
Resolution	24MP	32MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p	4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF)
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	6.5fps mechanical	10fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	~270 shots (CIPA)	~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF)	↑
Weight	356g (body, battery, card)	701g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF-mount	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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