Canon EOS 90D vs Canon EOS 1000D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 90D and Canon EOS 1000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 90D were released 2019 and Canon EOS 1000D was released 2008. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 90D 2019
Canon EOS 1000D 2008

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 90D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 1000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 90D has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1000D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 90D 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640
Canon EOS 1000D 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Canon EOS 90D has a 220 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1000D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 90D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1000D. Canon EOS 90D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1000D has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 90D 100-25600
Canon EOS 1000D 100-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 90D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1000D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 90D can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 90D 11
Canon EOS 1000D 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 90D. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1000D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 90D weighs 701 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 40% heavier than Canon EOS 1000D and its 502 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 90D 701 gr
1.55 lb
Canon EOS 1000D 502 gr
1.11 lb

Canon EOS 90D vs Canon EOS 1000D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 90D and Canon EOS 1000D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Name Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS 1000D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Release Year 2019 2008
Release Date 2019-08-28 2008-06-10
MSRP 1199 USD 729 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6960 x 4640 pixels 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 33 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 8 DIGIC 3
Image
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 45 7
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated N/A
Screen size 3” 2.5”
Screen dots 1040000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) 0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Frames per second 11 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth
No
Remote Control Yes (Wired , wireless or smartphone) Yes (E3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 90D
Canon EOS 1000D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Canon LP-E5 Li-Ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 1300 shots N/A
Width 141 mm 126 mm
Height 105 mm 98 mm
Depth 77 mm 65 mm
Weight 701 gram 502 gram