Sony RX10 IV vs Canon 90D

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Sony RX10 IV vs Canon 90D

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX10 IV Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX10 IV in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the RX10 IV.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon 90D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 90D in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the 90D.
Compare Canon 90D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Sony RX10 IV advantages over Canon 90D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher-res screen
480k vs 347k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
217 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
24.2 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
112 vs 27 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 90D advantages over Sony RX10 IV

Less expensive
$1349 vs $1698*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.23 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.9 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 400 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
76 mm vs 127 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX10 IV, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony RX10 IV Shooter's Report

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 RX10 IV

Canon 80D

$1698
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 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 Sony RX10 III

Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III

$1698
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1398
1 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX10 III

Canon 90D

Sony RX10 III

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$1398
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Sony RX10 III

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 IV

Panasonic FZ2500

$1698
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$931
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ2500

Canon 90D

Panasonic FZ2500

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$931
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Nikon D7500

Sony RX10 IV

Nikon D7500

$1698
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$930
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX10 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 Panasonic FZ1000 II

Sony RX10 IV

Panasonic FZ1000 II

$1698
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$865
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Canon 90D

Panasonic FZ1000 II

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$865
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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