Canon EOS 90Dvs GH4
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £349 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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