Canon EOS 90Dvs X-T1
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- DSLR photographers who aren't ready to switch to mirrorless
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want optical viewfinder tracking
- Canon APS-C DSLR users upgrading to 32.5MP and faster burst
- Photographers who prefer the battery life and handling of a traditional DSLR
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | X-T1 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £299 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | X-T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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