Canon 60D vs Canon 90D

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Canon 60D vs Canon 90D

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Canon 60D advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$900 vs $1349
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Canon 90D advantages over Canon 60D

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
5 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
45 vs 9
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 34 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Excellent 18-megapixel sensor with superb detail; Very good high ISO performance, especially for 18-megapixel subframe sensor; 3.0-inch, 1,040K-dot Vari-angle LCD is very useful for video and Live View; Sharp 18-135 kit lens with above average zoom range and I.S.; Full HD (1920x1080) movies at 30/25/24p, 60/50p at 1280x720.
Body not as rugged as mag-alloy 50D; AF assist only works when flash is up, though flash can be forced off; Auto-exposure not reliable in very low light; No continuous autofocus in Movie mode.
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Canon 60D

Canon 7D

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1499
APS-C

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

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Canon 90D

Canon 7D

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1499
APS-C

Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D7000

Canon 60D

Nikon D7000

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

Canon 90D

Nikon D7000

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Dual card slots

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Compared to Canon T3i

Canon 60D

Canon T3i

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon 60D vs Canon T3i

Canon 90D

Canon T3i

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon 80D

Canon 60D

Canon 80D

$899
APS-C

$935
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 60D vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon 60D

Nikon D7500

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$947
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$947
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

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