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EOS 90D vs A1 II
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the EOS 90D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS 90D — Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts: The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
EOS 90D (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 90DCanon · 2019 | A1 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £863Best | £5,699 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 50.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF)Best | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g (body only)Best | 743g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 90D
A1 II
Portrait
6.5/10
9.0/10
Street
5.6/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
8.7/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.0/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
9.3/10
Landscape
6.1/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
9.2/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.3/10
Food
6.1/10
8.5/10
Macro
5.8/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.1/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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