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
Nikon
Z5
Entry full-frame Z with dual slots and IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Z5 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
Z5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ5 has higher AF points / zones (273 vs 45)
- AEOS 90D has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AEOS 90D has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- BZ5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZ5 has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5
134 × 101 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
EOS 90D is 3mm shorter than Z5 but it is also 4mm wider and 19mm thicker.
EOS 90D is 70 g lighter than Z5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 70mm Z5
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Z5
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
Z5
Nikon Z
90+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 90D supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 470 shots — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
AF points / zones
273 vs 45 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Z5 supports it
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓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
Z5
Pros
- ✓Dual slots at entry price
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Full-frame
Cons
- –Older AF
- –4K crop
- –Slow burst
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS 90D
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 90D or Z5?
EOS 90D scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Z5 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and Z5?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and Z5 is 24.3 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and Z5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the Z5?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. Z5 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and Z5?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and Z5 weighs 590 g, so the EOS 90D is 70 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and Z5 record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. Z5: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS 90D and Z5 weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. Z5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 470 shots for the Z5, giving the EOS 90D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and Z5 at $1,399. The EOS 90D is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.