Canon EOS 90D Review
It's been years since the release of Canon's most recent midrange APS-C SLR, 2016's 80D, so the new EOS 90D ($1,199, body only) isn't unexpected. It offers some significant new tech, including a 32.5MP sensor with support for 4K video, improved autofocus both in the viewfinder and Live View, and some slight ergonomic improvements. The upgrades aren't significant enough for us to consider it the actual replacement for the EOS 7D Mark II, which is still on sale with a more rugged build and better-feeling controls, but the 90D is an attractive camera for customers happy with the features and feel of the 80D and earlier models. We recommend that buyers looking at SLRs also consider mirrorless options, but if you absolutely prefer an optical viewfinder, the 90D doesn't disappoint.
Tried and True
The 90D doesn't stray from the design philosophy that has ruled the series for generations. It's an SLR-shaped SLR, finished in basic black, with a swing-out touch LCD and optical pentaprism v...
The Canon EOS 90D offers a new sensor with significantly more resolution than its predecessor, but competing mirrorless cameras have an edge in autofocus performance.
New 32.5MP image sensor; 10fps capture with iTR tracking; Vari-angle LCD; Some dust and splash protection; Optical viewfinder; Mirrorless-quality autofocus for 4K video
Cramped rear dial; Omits sync socket; Single memory card slot