Hey it's Andy from Digital Camera Warehouse and this....
is the 90D,
the latest DSLR camera from Canon.
We're going to be comparing it to this….
the M6 Mark II
the latest Mirrorless camera from Canon
Seems a good a time as any, to ask the question …
“What’s the difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR?”
We’ll going to find out that plus,
which one of these is better for you
Right after this.
Okay so before we get into how these two cameras are different
let’s talk about what features they share.
Both have a high resolution 32.5-megapixel APS-C sized image sensor
and use the same DIGIC 8 processor as the EOS-R & EOS-RP.
They both have Canon’s Dual Pixel Autofocus
which is one of the best autofocus systems we’ve seen
and the 90D is one of the first DSLR’s to offer eye tracking autofocus.
Not only that but both cameras have eye tracking autofocus
and it's available in both the stills and video modes.
Speaking of video, they can record 4K at 30p without a crop
they can also record HDR video
as well as 120fps Full HD video
The high frame rate recording mode does have a slight crop
and it doesn't work with autofocus and audio recording
but honestly it’s just nice to be able to shoot up to 4.8x slow motion.
Both cameras only have a single SD slot,
but they do support the faster UHS-II speed cards
They can be setup for back-button focusing
and offer built in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
as well as an optional electronic shutter for silent shooting
They each have a 3-inch Touch-sensitive LCD screen
and it’s right about now that I run out of things they have in common,
so let’s instead talk about the biggest differences
between the two cameras.
And it really comes down to the design
The 90D is a traditional DSLR style camera
which means it has a larger body, a top LCD screen,
as well as an optical viewfinder.
With a DSLR, when you look through the viewfinder
you’re looking through the lens
so what you see isn’t always the same
as the final shot.
An optical viewfinder doesn’t change as your settings change.
Instead you’ve got to read the light meter
or really know your settings to nail the exposure.
An optical viewfinder also makes it easier to track moving subjects
because there’s no lag while panning, unlike with some mirrorless cameras
If you’re used to a bigger grip the 90D will feel more comfortable,
especially with longer telephoto lenses
and that bigger grip houses an LP-E6N battery
rated for 1860 shots.
Overall the camera weighs around 700g
which is heavier than the M6II but
actually lighter than the previous model, the 80D
It is weather sealed, unlike the M6 II,
and comes with a joystick
as well as a customisable locking switch
Overall the 90D offers a bit more control for those familiar with DSLR’s
and is a bigger, slightly more hefty camera
Now The M6 II has a mirrorless design
and is much smaller. It weighs in at only 400g.
It uses the smaller LP-E17 battery rated for 250 shots.
It has a USB-C port and is designed to be a lot smaller
than the 90D, which is why it doesn’t have a built-in viewfinder.
Instead it has a removable one that mounts to top of the hot shoe
In the past this was an optional add-on but now it comes standard in the box.
Something to remember with mirrorless cameras is that when
you look through the electronic viewfinder, you’re seeing what
the sensor can see, rather than what the lens can see
like with a DSLR
This means you get to see how the final shot will look
before pressing the shutter
which makes it a more intuitive experience
if you're coming over from using a phone or a compact camera.
Okay so let’s talk lenses.
The 90D can run Canon’s EF-S and Full frame EF lenses
whereas the M6-II is designed for Canon’s smaller, lightweight EF-M lenses.
These are excellent options if you want to travel light,
but honestly the system could do with some more lenses,
especially when it comes to faster glass.
Luckily, there is a Canon adaptor that allows you to mount EF and EF-S lenses
on the M6 II,
just be aware that the smaller body can make it harder
to balance heavier lenses.
Okay so what is different between the two cameras if you’re looking to shoot video?
The main difference is the LCD screen,
on the M6 II this folds down 45°
and flips over 180° for selfies and vlogging.
Keep in mind though if you mount a mic on that hot shoe
or use the electronic viewfinder, it’ll block the screen.
The 90D by comparison has a vari-angle LCD screen.
This means it can be used with a mic mounted on the hot shoe without any issues.
Unfortunately neither camera has c-log or 10-Bit external
Like the EOS-R
but they do both have clean 4K HDMI output for streaming.
The 90D also has a headphone port, unlike the M6 II,
which is pretty important for anyone who wants to monitor their audio
it also comes with a larger, mmmmmmmmmm mini HDMI port
I was about to say micro....it doesn't come with a micro
it also comes with a larger, more sturdy, mini HDMI port.
both cameras have impressive high-speed capture modes,
with the 90D able to capture up to 10 frames a second.
The M6 II though, can shoot a slightly more impressive 14 frames a second
and has a new RAW Burst Mode that in just one second
can capture 30 high resolution RAW images.
It also has a new pre-shooting mode that starts filling a half-second buffer
from the moment you half press the shutter until you finish the press.
I think I got that....that was a weird sentence
So, to wrap it up, these two cameras are very similar.
It really comes down to whether you prefer DSLR or Mirrorless.
The 90D has a bigger grip, a bigger battery, is weather sealed
and has more buttons for quick access to camera functions.
The M6 II on the other hand is smaller, lighter, & more portable
and in a lot of ways more intuitive to use.
I’d say it’s a better camera to pick up if you’re upgrading from a mobile
or you’re looking for a camera that won’t take up a lot of space in your bag
but you're still looking for those high-end features.
So that is the 90D and the M6 Mark II cameras from Canon
hopefully now you have a better idea of the difference between the two cameras
but also the difference between DSLR and mirrorless cameras
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