Canon 90D vs Sony A6600
60 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
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77 Imaging
69 Features
96 Overall
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Canon 90D vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Superseded the Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Renewed by Sony A6700

Canon 90D vs Sony A6600 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon 90D and Sony A6600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 90D was manufactured within a month of the A6600 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the 90D grades versus the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 90D vs Sony A6600 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D & Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A6600
90D | A6600 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Canon 90D
A6600 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A6600
90D | A6600 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2019 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D has exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 90D and Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 90D vs the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and A6600 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and A6600.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 90D to render greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

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Canon 90D vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | Bionz X |
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 | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 425 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Available lenses | 326 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 lbs) | 503g (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 shots | 810 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,199 | $1,198 |