Canon EOS 90Dvs FX3
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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