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Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R IV
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Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 90D and Sony A7R V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 90D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A7R V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 90D scores vs the A7R V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A7R V

 90D A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Canon 90D

 A7R V 90D 
RevealedOctober 2022August 2019Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A7R V

 90D A7R V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 90D features exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 90D against the A7R V.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and A7R V is 60 and 60 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and A7R V.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 90D using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R V will give you greater detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 90D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Sony A7R V Street photography highlights
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (1,300 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Sony A7R V Travel photography information
78
good battery (1,300 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
80
great battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
89
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (600 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Sony A7R V Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone socket
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Canon 90D vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony A7R V
 Canon EOS 90DSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2022-10-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 693
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Amount of lenses 326 187
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lbs) 723 gr (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images 600 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $1,199 $3,900