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Canon 90D vs Sony A700

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 90D versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was revealed 11 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 90D grades versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A700

 90D A700 
LaunchedAugust 2019December 2007Fresher by 143 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 90D

 A700 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A700

 90D A700 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D features outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 90D compared to the A700.

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and A700.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 90D to produce more detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 90D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography info
Sony A700 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Sony A700
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography highlights
Sony A700 Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Sony A700 Travel photography features
78
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing MP (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Sony A700
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
62
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Sony A700
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 90D vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony A700
 Canon EOS 90DSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 768 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 1300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $1,199 $1,000