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EOS 90D vs A5000
Quick take: The EOS 90D has the highest resolution at 32MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the EOS 90D is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 90DCanon · 2019 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £863 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanicalBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5000
Portrait
6.5/10
4.3/10
Street
5.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
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Filmmaking
5.3/10
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Documentary
6.0/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
3.1/10
Landscape
6.1/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.9/10
4.2/10
Food
6.1/10
5.2/10
Macro
5.8/10
4.7/10
Architecture
6.1/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.8/10
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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