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Canon 90D — APS-C DSLR · 2019
Canon

Canon 90D

APS-C DSLR · 2019

78
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip — Micro Four Thirds · 2020
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip

Micro Four Thirds · 2020

78
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon 90D lands at 78 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Canon 90D if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale

Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Photo

Tie

Compared on the photo sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Canon 90D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon 90D more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,099).

Canon 90D 78
vs
78 Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip

Score breakdown

Canon 90D
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Canon 90D versus Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip — full spec comparison
Spec Canon 90D Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip
Format
APS-C DSLR
Micro Four Thirds
Release year
2019
2020

Canon 90D

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

FAQ: Canon 90D vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip

Which is better, Canon 90D or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip? +

Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon 90D worth the price? +

At $1,199, Canon 90D delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.

Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip worth the price? +

At $2,099, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.

Does Canon 90D or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Canon 90D or Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · with battery grip? +

Canon 90D — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.