Drop a CR3 RAW file from your Canon EOS 90D and get the shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Canon EOS 90D (2019) is Canon's most recent — and quite possibly last — enthusiast APS-C DSLR. It features a 32.5 MP APS-C sensor (the highest-resolution APS-C Canon has ever shipped), uncropped 4K video, 10 fps burst shooting, 45-point all cross-type AF, Dual Pixel AF with eye detection, a fully articulating touchscreen and weather sealing. Canon rates its mechanical shutter for 120,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 90D | 2019 | 32.5 MP APS-C | 120,000 actuations | CR3 |
| Canon EOS 80D | 2016 | 24.2 MP APS-C | 100,000 actuations | CR2 |
| Canon EOS R7 | 2022 | 32.5 MP APS-C | 200,000 actuations | CR3 |
The Canon 90D does not display the shutter count in its on-screen menus. The count is written into the MakerNote of every CR3 RAW file.
When buying a second-hand 90D, the actuation count tells you how much of the rated 120,000-shot shutter life has been consumed. Because of its 10 fps burst capability and popularity with wildlife photographers, some 90D bodies accumulate actuations faster than other enthusiast DSLRs.
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 12,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 12,000 – 36,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 36,000 – 72,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — typical for an enthusiast body |
| 72,000 – 108,000 | 60 – 90 % | High use — negotiate price accordingly |
| 108,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter replacement |
The Canon 90D writes images in Canon's CR3 format — an ISOBMFF container (the same base format used by MP4 and HEIF). ShutterCount parses the box hierarchy to locate the embedded EXIF block and then reads the Canon MakerNote metadata.
All processing happens in your browser — the file never leaves your device.
Canon does not reliably embed the shutter counter in JPEG files. Use a CR3 RAW file for accurate results. If you shoot RAW+JPEG, use the CR3 side of the pair.
The 90D's mechanical shutter only fires when taking still photos in the normal shooting mode. Video recording and live-view use do not increment the mechanical shutter count.
Shoot a CR3 RAW file with your 90D, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The metadata is read entirely in your browser — no upload needed.
Canon rates the EOS 90D at 120,000 actuations. This is a median estimate; individual shutters may last significantly longer or fail earlier.
Only a Canon authorised service centre can reset the hardware counter after a physical shutter replacement. EXIF-editing tools overwrite metadata but cannot alter the in-camera counter. Always verify from an original CR3 RAW file.
Both share a 32.5 MP APS-C sensor and target enthusiast photographers. The R7 offers in-body stabilization, an electronic viewfinder, a 200,000-actuation shutter and access to RF lenses. The 90D gives you an optical viewfinder, longer battery life and direct compatibility with EF/EF-S glass. Choose based on your lens collection and viewfinder preference.
As of 2026, the 90D is still listed in many Canon catalogues but is increasingly being positioned as a niche DSLR alongside Canon's dominant mirrorless lineup. New-old-stock and used bodies remain easy to find.
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