Canon EOS 90Dvs X-A7vs Fujifilm X-T4
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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
- You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
- Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, fujifilm x-t4 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | X-A7 (2019) | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £399 | £999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 6.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 6fps | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 320g body only | 607g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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