Canon EOS 90Dvs X-E4vs 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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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 x-e4 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) | X-E4 (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 364g (body only) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | 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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