Olympus
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard
Micro Four Thirds · 2020
78
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Canon
Canon 90D
APS-C DSLR · 2019
78
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard lands at 78 and Canon 90D at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Canon 90D if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard 78
vs 78 Canon 90D
Score breakdown
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard
78 photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Canon 90D
78 photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard | Canon 90D |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | APS-C DSLR |
| Release year | 2020 | 2019 |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard
Pros
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
Cons
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
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
FAQ: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard vs Canon 90D
Which is better, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Canon 90D? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard worth the price? +
At $1,799, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Canon 90D worth the price? +
At $1,199, Canon 90D delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Canon 90D 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.