Canon EOS 90Dvs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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