Canon EOS 90Dvs Nikon Zfcvs 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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
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 nikon zfc 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) | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 445g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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