Canon EOS 90D vs Sony Alpha 7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 90DAlpha 7
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 80D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1349 (w/18-55mm lens), $1599 (w/18-135mm lens)$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels34.4 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels32.5 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6960 x 46406000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points45117
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4525
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw) / 58 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 11 fps at 32.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 32.5 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      DxO Low Light ISO2248
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [120 mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 25/29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of August, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired , wireless or smartphone wired
      Environmental Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Dimensions141 x 105 x 77 mm (5.55 x 4.13 x 3.03")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.4 x 8.8 x 4.6"
      Package Weight3.155 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Battery PackLP-E6NNP-FW50
      Battery Life1300 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS 90D Sony Alpha 7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Electronic Level Gauge


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