Canon 90D specs (practical spec sheet)
This is a practical spec sheet for the Canon EOS 90D: the numbers that matter in real use (photo + video), plus storage guidance that matches how people actually shoot.
Canon 90D Guide: See all Canon EOS 90D setup + gear answers in one place.
Table of contents
Core camera specs (high-signal)
- Sensor: APS‑C CMOS (approx. 22.3 × 14.8 mm)
- Effective resolution: approx. 32.5 MP (total pixels approx. 34.4 MP)
- Processor: DIGIC 8
- Lens mount: Canon EF mount (supports EF + EF‑S lenses; not EF‑M)
- Stills formats: JPEG, RAW, C‑RAW
- Video container/codec: MP4 (H.264/AVC)
Source: Canon official specification/support pages (as provided by Brad).
Image sizes and file formats
At native 3:2 aspect ratio, Canon lists these still image sizes:
- Large: 6960 × 4640
- Medium: 4800 × 3200
- Small 1: 3472 × 2320
- Small 2: 2400 × 1600
RAW and C‑RAW are captured at full resolution. The camera also supports 4:3, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios; RAW still records full 3:2 data and stores the chosen aspect ratio info as metadata.
ISO and exposure
- Still ISO: ISO 100–25600 (expandable to 51200)
- Movie ISO: Auto 100–12800; Manual 100–12800 (expandable to 25600)
- Metering sensor: 220,000‑pixel RGB+IR metering sensor (OVF metering)
- Exposure comp: ±5 EV; AEB: ±3 EV
Autofocus
- Viewfinder AF: up to 45 points; all cross-type at f/5.6; 27 points at f/8; center dual cross-type at f/2.8 & f/5.6
- Live View / video AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (with EF/EF‑S lenses)
- AF microadjustment: supported (useful for OVF shooting with fast lenses)
- Low-light AF: Canon lists working range down to EV −3 at the center point with an f/2.8 lens
Viewfinder and screen
- Optical viewfinder: pentaprism, approx. 100% coverage, approx. 0.95× magnification
- Rear screen: 3.0″ vari-angle touchscreen, approx. 1.04M dots, approx. 100% coverage
Burst shooting
- OVF: up to approx. 10 fps
- Live View: up to approx. 11 fps with One‑Shot AF; approx. 7 fps with Servo AF
- Buffer notes: Canon’s sustained burst figures depend on the card and cite testing with UHS‑II in some official materials.
Shutter and flash
- Mechanical shutter: 30s to 1/8000
- Electronic shutter: up to 1/16000 (in supported mode)
- X-sync: 1/250
- Built-in flash: GN ~12 m / 39.4 ft at ISO 100; coverage to ~17mm (APS‑C)
- Speedlite control: external flash control via camera menus
Video specs (headline)
- 4K UHD: up to 29.97 fps
- Full HD: up to 119.88 fps
- HD: up to 59.94 fps
- Clip limit: max 29:59 per clip (matches what we documented on the 90D video specs page)
Full details: Canon 90D video specs.
Storage
and card compatibility
- Card types: SD / SDHC / SDXC
- UHS support: UHS‑I and UHS‑II supported
- Not supported: MMC
Recommended SD cards (standardized)
Photos (general)
- Buy: UHS‑I U3 / V30 SDXC (64–128GB) as the sensible floor
- Notes: for heavy bursts/sports/wildlife, UHS‑II is worth it for buffer clearing
Video (4K / high frame rate / heavy use)
- Buy: UHS‑II SDXC (128GB minimum; 256GB more comfortable for longer 4K sessions)
Battery
- Battery: LP‑E6N or LP‑E6
Connectivity and ports
- USB: Micro‑B
- HDMI: Type C / mini HDMI
- Audio: mic in + headphone out
Physical size and operating conditions
- Dimensions: approx. 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8 mm
- Weight: approx. 701 g (ready to shoot, CIPA) / approx. 619 g (body only, without battery/card)
- Operating temp: 0–40°C; humidity up to 85% or less
Bottom line
The EOS 90D is a high-resolution APS‑C DSLR that still makes a lot of sense for wildlife, sports, and reach-heavy shooting, especially if you prefer an optical viewfinder but still want strong Live View autofocus and capable video.
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