Canon EOS 90Dvs Sony FX30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS 90D Canon Canon EOS 90D (2019) From £849 Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts View Canon EOS 90D
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Sony Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) From £1799 Best for Video creators & filmmakers View Sony FX30

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.

Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Sony FX30 (2022)

  • You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
  • You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
  • You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)Sony FX30 (2022)
Price £849 £1,799
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 26.1MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 579g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification None (EVF optional via XLR handle)
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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