Canon EOS 90Dvs A7 IVvs A7C
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, a7 iv are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | A7 IV (2021) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 33.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 701g body only | 659g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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