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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Canon 90d mini review - vs canon 80d

I am coming as an 80d user who just purchased a 90d. This review focuses on stills photography only

The Canon 90D is very much an almost identical twin of the Canon 80D as far as the size and overall handling of the camera. The buttons and wheels are almost the same - with the exclusion of an added joystick type rotatory on the 90D. To be honest I have not fully understood the need for this joystick as apposed to the center wheel.

Both cameras use the same batteries and battery grip. As I own the grip I was able to easily move over to the 90D and preserve my personal handling style - which includes a grip for my large hands.

According to the specs the 90D is slightly lighter in weight. It does feel a little lighter in the hand.

The real differences appear when you go out and shoot. The 90D has noticeable overall better image quality. There seems to be an improvement in the exposure, auto WB, and overall dynamic range.

I am seeing better colors, larger dynamic range, more accurate exposure in my candid street shots.

The 80D tended to over expose in my opinion when using the OVF. I see better and more accurate exposure metering with the 90D.

The 90D images have an alive look to them - and I am pleased with the upgrade - especially for me - who uses OOC images and usually has no time for enhancing the photos in a photo editor.

Do not get me wrong. The 80D is still a very solid robust camera. All I am saying is that I do notice an upgrade in the IQ on the 90D.

Is it worth the upgrade as far as money ? That's up to you - as for many people - I am guessing that the improvement in IQ will not be substantial enough to justify purchasing an upgrade.

I own a selection of Canon lenses - and I own the grip and extra batteries, so for me it was only natural to go with the 90D as apposed to considering another camera system and starting over again.