Do new DSLRs still have a place in a market that’s been overtaken by mirrorless? Michael Topham reviews the new Canon EOS 90D to find out

Canon EOS 90D review: The Canon EOS 90D is a camera that offers an upgrade for those who have been on an entry-level DSLR — or a top en...

Well built, reasonably fluid in use and festooned with plentiful control options, both in terms of physical buttons and its touch screen menus, the Canon EOS 90D is the very definition of a ‘comprehensive’ camera.

Advanced set of features; Relatively lightweight build; High-resolution imagery; High-ish capture speeds; Vari-angle touchscreen LCD

Pricey; Single SD card slot; Not much noticeable gain from 32MP resolution

The Canon EOS 90D is a solid option for those looking to step up to a full-featured DSLR without (totally) breaking the bank.

Good image quality, Fully articulated touch-screen LCD, Solid feature set, 4k video

Slow flash recycling in low light, Mediocre kit lens, Single card slot

If you find yourself hating the EVF experience, well, there's the EOS 90D. It's got everything you love about your 60D, 70D, or 80D. I just think it's a camera you should buy because of intent rather than inertia.

New 32.5MP image sensor; 10fps capture with iTR tracking; Vari-angle LCD; Some dust and splash protection; Optical viewfinder; Mirrorless-quality autofocus for 4K video

Cramped rear dial; Omits sync socket; Single memory card slot

Although we keep hearing about mirrorless camera sales overtaking DSLR sales, there are still many photographers who want a camera with a mirror. The Canon EOS 90D is designed to appeal to those people and it has a comprehensive feature set, an impressive turn of speed and two very capable autofocus...

Canon's EOS 90D is an upper mid-range DSLR with a 32.5 Megapixel APSC sensor, Dual Pixel AF for live view and movies, 45-point AF through the viewfinder, 10fps shooting, uncropped 4k video at 24, 25 or 30p, and a fully-articulated touchscreen.

The Canon EOS 90D is an enigma. In a world of mirrorless cameras, why do they still make DSLRs Well, this is w...

Optical viewfinder; Size and ‘heft; Vari-angle touchscreen; Uncropped 4K

120fps video S-AF only; Limited buffer capacity; Not much gain from 32MP

This review is based on hands-on experience with a production Canon EOS 90D at a recent Canon media event (nearly 2,000 images captured) along with information provided by Canon. Further updates and details will be added to this review, especially after the 90D hits the streets.

There's a lot to recommend the Canon EOS 90D – it's a full-featured DSLR with the speedy performance to match. The deeper grip makes it comfortable to use for long periods of time, as does its impressive battery life. And it's been priced to appeal to most enthusiasts.

High resolution image sensor; Uncropped 4K/30p video; Ergonomic grip; Joystick control

No image stabilization; Default JPEG noise reduction level insufficient