Canon EOS 90Dvs Z6 IIIvs 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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
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 canon eos 90d is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Z6 III (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,199 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 760g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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