Canon 90D vs Sony A7
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Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A7
90D | A7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 69 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon 90D
A7 | 90D | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A7
90D | A7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon 90D versus Sony A7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Sony A7 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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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 |