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Canon 90D vs Sony WX30

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 90D vs Sony WX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The 90D was introduced 8 years after the WX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 90D matches up vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony WX30

 90D WX30 
LaunchedAugust 2019July 2011Newer by 99 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon 90D

 WX30 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony WX30

 90D WX30 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D has external 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) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 90D versus the WX30.

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and WX30 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and WX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 90D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 90D will provide you with extra detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher 90D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
83
focusing manually
amazing resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Sony WX30
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
78
good battery power (1,300 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing resolution (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
no image stabilization
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon 90D vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sony WX30
 Canon EOS 90DSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 90D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2011-07-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,199 $259