Canon EOS 90D

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    Highlights

    • 32.5 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 45 Focus Points (45 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Canon EOS 90D was announced in 2019 and is an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) DSLR camera with 32.5 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Canon EOS 90D can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon EOS xxD series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS xxD series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon 90D August
    2019    		 32.5 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		February
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		February
    2016    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 16,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 70D
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    		October
    2013    		 20.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		April
    2012    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 60D
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    		November
    2010    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
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    		October
    2008    		 15.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 40D
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    		October
    2007    		 10.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 30D
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    		April
    2006    		 8.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 20Da
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    		June
    2005    		 8.25 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    118k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 20D
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    		November
    2004    		 8 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    118k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 10D
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    		March
    2003    		 6 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    118k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS 90D vs EOS 77D vs EOS 80D vs EOS 70D vs EOS 60Da vs EOS 60D.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 90D.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 32.5 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Weight - 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon EOS 90D to its predecessor EOS 80D and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS 90D vs Canon EOS 80D
    Higher Sensor Resolution 32.5 Megapixel vs 24.2 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 16,000
    Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    Max Image Resolution 6960 x 4640 vs 6000 x 4000
    Digital Image Stabilization vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Lighter 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz) vs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
    Longer Battery Life 1300 shots vs 960 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS 90D vs EOS 80D.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Canon EOS 90D has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon EOS 90D with Fully Articulated screen


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.95x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS 90D features a 32.5 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS 90D's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 6960 x 4640 resolution.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS 90D has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS 90D.

    Canon 80D
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon 50D
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    APS-C

    15.1 MP

    Canon 60D
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon 10D
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Canon 60Da
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon 40D
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    APS-C

    10.1 MP

    Canon 77D
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 30D
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    APS-C

    8.2 MP

    Canon 20D
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    APS-C

    8 MP

    Canon 20Da
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    APS-C

    8.25 MP

    Pentax KP
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    APS-C

    24.32 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon EOS 90D has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS 90D comes with LP-E6N battery pack with battery life of 1300 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS 90D has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS 90D has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 45 (45 cross-type) focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Canon EOS 90D has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS 90D has dimensions of 141 x 105 x 77 mm (5.55 x 4.13 x 3.03"). It weighs 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    141 mm (5.55")

    105 mm (4.13")

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    77 mm (3.03")

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    Canon EOS 90D dimensions

    Canon EOS 90D for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS 90D is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon EOS 90D gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Canon EOS 90D gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Long Battery Life - 1300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Canon EOS 90D gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Long Battery Life - 1300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon EOS 90D gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Canon EOS 90D gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Canon EOS 90D gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1300 shots

    Canon EOS 90D Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS 90D and give score of 77 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    77

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 32.5 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    POOR
    48

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 48 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    87

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 87 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    90

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 90 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    94

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 94 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    73

    We give Canon EOS 90D a score of 73 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)
    •   Long Battery Life - 1300 shots


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