Canon 90D
APS-C DSLR · 2019
Canon EOS R5
full-frame · 2020
Canon EOS R5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon 90D lands at 78 and Canon EOS R5 at 92. That puts Canon EOS R5 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon 90D if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Canon EOS R5 if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
TieCompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Photo
Canon EOS R5Compared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 leads on photo (92 vs 78).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5Compared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 leads on autofocus (90 vs 74).
Value for money
Canon 90DSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon 90D more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $3,899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon 90D | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | APS-C DSLR | full-frame |
| Release year | 2019 | 2020 |
Canon 90D
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Canon EOS R5
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Canon 90D vs Canon EOS R5
Which is better, Canon 90D or Canon EOS R5? +
Canon EOS R5 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon 90D worth the price? +
At $1,199, Canon 90D delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Canon EOS R5 worth the price? +
At $3,899, Canon EOS R5 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon 90D or Canon EOS R5 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon 90D or Canon EOS R5? +
Canon EOS R5 — leads on photo (92 vs 78). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon 90D or Canon EOS R5? +
Canon EOS R5 — leads on autofocus (90 vs 74). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.