Canon EOS 90Dvs Leica M11vs Sony A7R V
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Leica M11 (2022) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £7,999 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 60.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | None | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 4.5fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 700 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 530g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Leica M-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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