Canon EOS 90Dvs A5100
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £200 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — |
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