Sony A7R IV vs Canon 90D

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Sony A7R IV vs Canon 90D

35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Sony A7R IV advantages over Canon 90D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 3.76 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
61.0 vs 32.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 90D advantages over Sony A7R IV

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$1349 vs $2998*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 670 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7R IV Review

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 80D

Sony A7R IV

Canon 80D

$3220
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Sony A7R IV

Nikon D7500

$3220
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$930
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$930
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R IV

Sony A7R III

$3220
35mm

Fast startup
More pixels

$2248
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A7R III

Canon 90D

Sony A7R III

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$2248
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3220
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Canon 90D

Canon R5

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$3549
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3220
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2730
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

Canon 90D

Nikon Z7 II

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2730
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II

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