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Canon 90D vs Sony A6700

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Introduced July 2023
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6600
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Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon 90D versus Sony A6700, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A6700 (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 90D matches up against the A6700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony A6700

 90D A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Canon 90D

 A6700 90D 
IntroducedJuly 2023August 2019More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony A6700

 90D A6700 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D comes with physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon 90D versus Sony A6700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 90D compared to the A6700.

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and A6700 is 60 and 75 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and A6700.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 90D to provide extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 90D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6700 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
high megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography information
Sony A6700 Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
86
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Sony A6700 Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery power (1,300 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high megapixels (33MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
84
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography information
Sony A6700 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Sony A6700
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
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Canon 90D vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony A6700
 Canon EOS 90DSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha a6700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2023-07-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 759
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Available lenses 326 199
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photos 570 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $1,399