Canon EOS 90Dvs X-S20vs Sony RX100 VII

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS 90D Canon Canon EOS 90D (2019) From £849 Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts View Canon EOS 90D
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

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-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d 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-S20 (2023)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £849 £849 £1,099
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 32.5MP 26.1MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) ~750 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 491g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Fujifilm X-mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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