Canon
EOS 7D Mark II
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 20.2MP, 10fps burst, 65-point cross-type AF, Dual Pixel live-view AF, and pro magnesium build.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
EOS 90D is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 7D Mark II
Wins
EOS 90D
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS 90D has higher 4K max frame rate (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS 90D has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS 90D has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 24 frames)
- BEOS 90D has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 20.2 MP)
- BEOS 90D has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 16,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 7D Mark II
149 × 112 × 78 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS 7D Mark II is 10mm thinner than EOS 90D but it is also 11mm wider and 14mm taller.
EOS 7D Mark II is 300 g heavier than EOS 90D.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm EOS 7D Mark II · 88mm EOS 90D
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 7D Mark II
22.4 × 15 mm · APS-C
336 mm² area
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 7D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS 90D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 7D Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human face (iTR AF)
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV / MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.6, 112.4, 78.2
Card types
Adds CF (UDMA 7), SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
65 vs 45 — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
670 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS 90D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS 90D supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 7D Mark II
Pros
- ✓10fps with 65 cross-type AF points
- ✓Dual DIGIC 6 + Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓CF + SD dual card slots
- ✓Weather-sealed magnesium body
- ✓Built-in GPS
Cons
- –20MP resolution behind newer bodies
- –No 4K video (1080p60 max)
- –No Wi-Fi built-in
- –DSLR platform aging
EOS 90D
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓10fps burst
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Long battery life
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –Crop sensor
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 7D Mark II or EOS 90D?
EOS 90D scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 7D Mark II — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS 90D?
EOS 7D Mark II is 20.2 MP and EOS 90D is 32.5 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS 90D have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 7D Mark II does not have IBIS, while EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 7D Mark II or the EOS 90D?
EOS 7D Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS 90D?
EOS 7D Mark II weighs 820 g and EOS 90D weighs 520 g, so the EOS 90D is 300 g lighter.
Do the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS 90D record 4K video?
EOS 7D Mark II: Full HD (1920 × 1080). EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS 90D weather sealed?
EOS 7D Mark II: Yes. EOS 90D: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 670 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 7D Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS 90D, giving the EOS 7D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 7D Mark II launched at $1,799 and EOS 90D at $1,199. The EOS 90D is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.