Canon EOS 90Dvs Sony FX30vs ZV-1 II
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.
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,799 | £649 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 579g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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