Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Released Aug 2019
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Released Jul 2020
EOS R5 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
EOS R5
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- BEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS 90D is 1mm narrower than EOS R5 but it is also 1mm taller.
EOS 90D is 218 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 90D
138 × 98 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 90D
138 × 88 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 90D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R5
Canon RF
105+
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 90D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 90D supports it
Weight
520 g vs 738 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
AF points / zones
1053 vs 45 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 90D
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓10fps burst
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Long battery life
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –Crop sensor
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS 90D or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 9.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 90D — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and EOS R5?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the EOS R5?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and EOS R5?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS 90D is 218 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 90D and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS 90D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS 90D is $2,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.