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Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Comparison

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Canon 90D

33 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 90D and 60D, two Advanced DSLR cameras by Canon. Canon 90D was introduced to market in August 2019 and Canon 60D was launched in November 2010. As you can see, 60D is 9 years older than 90D. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

90D and 60D are members of Canon's EOS X0D series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon EOS X0D Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
Canon 90D
2019 33.0MP - APS-C 141 x 105 x 77mm 701g
Canon 80D
  
2016 24.0MP - APS-C 139 x 105 x 79mm 730g
Canon 70D
  
2013 20.0MP - APS-C 139 x 104 x 79mm 755g
Canon 60D
2010 18.0MP - APS-C 145 x 106 x 79mm 755g
Canon 50D
  
2008 15.0MP - APS-C 146 x 108 x 74mm 822g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon 90D and Canon 60D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon 90D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 33MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 701g. 141 x 105 x 77 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon EOS 80D Compare

Canon 60D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-11-10
  • 18MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 755g. 145 x 106 x 79 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon EOS 50D Compare

Canon 60D was replaced by Canon EOS 70D. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 60D
Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 90D

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon 90D and Canon 60D compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon EOS 90D over Canon EOS 60D
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Image Processor
DIGIC 8 vs Digic 4 More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution
33 MP vs 18 MP 83% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
45 vs 9 36 more focus points
Number of Cross Type Focus Points
45 vs 9 36 more cross type focus points
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 96% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 5.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
1300 shots vs 1100 shots 200 more frames with a single charge
Weight
701 g vs 755 g 54 g lighter
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Shutter Life Expectancy
200000 cycles vs 100000 cycles Longer use without changing the shutter mechanism
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Autofocus at f/8 aperture
27 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Canon EOS 60D over Canon EOS 90D
Flash Coverage
13.0m vs 12.0m 1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
18.54µm2 vs 10.29µm2 80% larger pixel area
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
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Common Strengths of Canon EOS 90D and Canon EOS 60D
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
33 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Top LCD Display
Yes vs Yes Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 90D and Canon EOS 60D
In-body Image Stabilization
Digital only vs No No Built-in stabilization
Canon 90D vs Canon 60D: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon 90D and Canon 60D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 90D has external dimensions of 141 x 105 x 77 mm (5.55 x 4.13 x 3.03″) and weighs 701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz) (including batteries). Canon 60D has external dimensions of 145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11″) and weighs 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon 90D and Canon 60D. Canon 90D is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Canon 60D.

Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon 90D and Canon 60D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon 90D and Canon 60D.

Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon 90D and Canon 60D Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 90D and Canon 60D.
Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon 90D and Canon 60D Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon 90D is 54g lighter than the Canon 60D but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon 90D and Canon 60D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both 90D and 60D have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 90D and Canon 60D's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.
Canon 90D vs Canon 60D: Sensor Comparison

Canon 90D has a 33.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. On the other hand, Canon 60D has a 18.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 4 processor.

Canon 90D's sensor provides 15MP more than Canon 60D's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the 90D and 60D sensor size comparison.

Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon 90D and Canon 60D Cameras


Canon 90D and Canon 60D have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon 60D has 80% larger pixel area (18.54µm2 vs 10.29µm2) compared to Canon 90D, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Canon 90D vs Canon 60D Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Canon 90D and Canon 60D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 333 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 113 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon EF/EF-S mount.

Lens Type # of Canon 90D Lenses # of Canon 60D Lenses
Standard Zoom 40 40
Standard Prime 21 21
Wideangle Zoom 37 37
Wideangle Prime 51 51
Telephoto Zoom 59 59
Telephoto Prime 44 44
SuperZoom 28 28
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 7 7
Macro Prime 28 28
Perspective Control Prime 16 16
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 333 333

Here are some of the most popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for 90D and 60D
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
35mm FF 480gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM Lens Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM
35mm FF 1385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM Lens Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM
35mm FF 1490gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II
35mm FF 250gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III
35mm FF 175gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Canon 90D and Canon 60D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon 90D and Canon 60D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon 90D for Portrait Photography

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Canon 60D for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon 90D for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon 60D for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon 90D for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon 60D for Sports Photography

GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
45 Cross Type Focus sensors
45 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 1300 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
9 Cross Type Focus sensors
Good Battery Life: 1100 shots
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
9 Focus Points
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Canon 90D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 60D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
701g
Body Thickness 77mm
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
755g
Body Thickness 79mm
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Canon 90D for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 60D for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Canon 90D vs Canon 60D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 90D and Canon 60D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon 90D and Canon 60D scores compare:

Canon 90D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #67 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Canon 60D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #46 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #262 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Canon 90D is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon 60D in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Canon 60D vs Canon 90D Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS 60D
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2019-08-28 2010-11-10
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 332.27mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 33 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 45 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Available Lenses 333 333
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Max Flash Sync 1/250s 1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 701g 755g
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm 145 x 106 x 79mm
Battery Life 1300 shots 1100 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 66
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 813
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