Canon's last and most capable APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP sensor and uncropped 4K video.
The Canon EOS 90D was released in August 2019 as Canon's flagship APS-C DSLR, combining the 32.5MP sensor of the EOS R7 mirrorless body with the 45-point all-cross-type optical viewfinder AF system and 10fps burst rate. 4K video records from the full APS-C sensor width without additional crop — a distinguishing specification compared to the Canon EOS M50 which had a significant 4K crop. In Live View, 5,481-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF covers the full sensor for video and mirrorless-style stills AF.
The 32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor pairs with the DIGIC 8 processor. The OVF AF system provides 45 points, all cross-type, for reliable subject tracking through the optical viewfinder. Burst shooting runs at 10fps via OVF and 11fps via Live View. 4K video records at up to 30fps from the full sensor width, oversampled. 1080p records at up to 120fps for slow motion. No weather sealing on the body. Battery life approximately 1,300 shots using the LP-E6N via OVF, body weight approximately 701g with battery and card, dual SD UHS-II card slots.
The all-cross-type 45-point OVF AF is the 90D's defining specification for sports and action: cross-type coverage across all 45 points provides reliable tracking for subjects anywhere in the OVF frame, not only in the central cluster. The 4K from full sensor width without crop preserves the lens's field of view in video mode — directly addressing the limitation of the M50 and 80D for 4K. At 1,300 shots per charge the LP-E6N provides a full day's shooting without battery management.
On the used market the 90D is available at mid-range APS-C DSLR prices. Condition checks: all-cross-type OVF AF performance, both SD slot contacts, LP-E6N battery health — shared with 80D, 7D II, and 5D-series bodies — and shutter count via EXIF. The LP-E6N is widely available across the Canon professional DSLR family. The Canon EOS R7 provides similar 32.5MP resolution in a mirrorless body. Compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.