Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS R50vs A6400
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS R50 (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £599 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 375g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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