Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Released Aug 2019
Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$699
Released Apr 2017
EOS 90D is 2.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
D7500
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 90D has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AEOS 90D has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS 90D has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- BD7500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (950 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
EOS 90D is 6mm shorter than D7500 but it is also 3mm wider and 16mm thicker.
EOS 90D is 120 g lighter than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 73mm D7500
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.1× 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
D7500
Nikon F
270+
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…
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
Eye AF
Only EOS 90D supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 90D supports it
In-body stabilization
Only EOS 90D supports it
Reasons to choose
D7500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
AF points / zones
51 vs 45 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 90D or D7500?
EOS 90D scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for D7500 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and D7500?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while d7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the D7500?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and D7500?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the EOS 90D is 120 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and D7500 record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. D7500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS 90D and D7500 weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and D7500 at $699. The D7500 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.