Three years after the 80D impressed us as the "mid-range master" of the DSLR market, its follow-up, the 90D, continues down much the same line. No, it doesn't reinvent the wheel, maintaining that solid autofocus system, but the significant bump in resolution and burst shooting does make it an...

Vari-angle screen is very useful; Capable autofocus system for still and moving subjects; Video capture is now 4K capable; High-resolution images are miles beyond casual cameras/phones

Single SD card slot; No in-body stabilisation; Autofocus points don't always illuminate; High resolution can mean caution when shooting any moving subject; Limited autofocus options in live view mode

The new standard bearer for the traditional DSLR – performance, usability and great image quality in one reasonably priced package

Great battery life; Quality images to impressive ISOs; Fast burst mode shooting

Lots (and lots; and lots) of competition

Bought this canon 90d upgraded from a canon 7d mkii. It's lighter and I like the tilt touchscreen as I'm doing more landscape and different angle shots. WiFi and Bluetooth is a good feature. Frames per second is on par with the 7dmkii but not the AF .

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

High ISO quality; Low-Quality Recordings

The new standard bearer for the traditional DSLR – performance, usability and great image quality in one reasonably priced package

Great battery life; Quality images to impressive ISOs; Fast burst mode shooting;

Lots (and lots, and lots) of competition;

Do new DSLRs still have a place in a market that’s been overtaken by mirrorless? Michael Topham reviews the new Canon EOS 90D to find out

Canon EOS 90D review: The Canon EOS 90D is a camera that offers an upgrade for those who have been on an entry-level DSLR — or a top en...

Well built, reasonably fluid in use and festooned with plentiful control options, both in terms of physical buttons and its touch screen menus, the Canon EOS 90D is the very definition of a ‘comprehensive’ camera.

Advanced set of features; Relatively lightweight build; High-resolution imagery; High-ish capture speeds; Vari-angle touchscreen LCD

Pricey; Single SD card slot; Not much noticeable gain from 32MP resolution

If you still prefer DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, there's a lot to like about the Canon EOS 90D – it's a feature-packed DSLR with a high-resolution sensor and speedy, smooth performance. Its deeper grip, another benefit over mirrorless rivals, makes it comfortable to use for long periods, while the impressive battery life is a boon too. For those who already have Canon glass or are unwilling to make the move to the mirrorless, this snapper is a formidable all-round option.

High resolution image sensor; Uncropped 4K/30p video; Ergonomic grip; Joystick control;

No image stabilization; Default JPEG noise reduction level insufficient

For those who continue to prefer the advantages of DSLRs over mirrorless – long battery life, good handling and a wide choice of native lenses – the Canon 90D is a fine choice. It’s a classic all-rounder that is very good in a number of different situations, making it the ideal camera for the enthusiast photographer. Upgraders coming from Canon’s entry-level models, or the 90D’s predecessor, the 80D, will find a lot to like here, especially if you’re not ready to consider making the leap to full-frame. All that said, if you’re not already tied into the Canon DSLR ecosystem, you may want to think about exploring the option of mirrorless instead.

Traditional controls and handling; Excellent battery life; Good all-rounder;

No image stabilisation; DSLRs starting to feel outdated; Single memory card slot;

At a glance Canon's latest enthusiast DSLR doesn't appear that different to the outgoing 80D. But with a large bump in resolution and burst shooting it's an altogether different beast. Add 4K video shooting and this versatile shooter looks like it will reign as the mid-range master for 2019 and beyond. But treat it with some caution: the high resolution high-stakes does mean grain at higher ISO settings, while moving subjects are more challenging too.

Vari-angle screen is very useful; Capable autofocus system for still and moving subjects; Video capture is now 4K capable; High-resolution images are miles beyond casual cameras/phones;

Single SD card slot; No in-body stabilisation; Autofocus points don't always illuminate; High resolution can mean caution when shooting any moving subject; Limited autofocus options in live view mode;