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Canon 90D vs Sony A7

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
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Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 90D versus Sony A7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A7 (24MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 90D was revealed 5 years after the A7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 90D matches up against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A7

 90D A7 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2014Newer by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon 90D

 A7 90D 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A7

 90D A7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 90D has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 90D versus the A7.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and A7 is 60 and 78 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and A7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 90D with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon 90D will resolve extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Sony A7
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than others (474 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Sony A7 Travel photography features
78
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (474g)
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
35
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lighter than others (474 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony A7
 Canon EOS 90DSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha A7
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-01-22
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 117
Cross focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Total lenses 326 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,199 $798