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.
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
A7C (2020)
ZV-E10 II (2024)
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the zv-e10 ii 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) | A7C (2020) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,299 | £679 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 701g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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