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
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
Z9 is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
Z9
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 90D has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 10 fps)
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 45)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS 90D is 11mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than Z9.
EOS 90D is 820 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 90D
138 × 98 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 90D
138 × 88 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
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…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
520 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS 90D supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 45 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
- ✓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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS 90D or Z9?
Z9 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 Z9?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the Z9?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and Z9?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS 90D is 820 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 90D and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS 90D is $4,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.