Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS 90D 90D Black
Canon
76 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Canon EOS 90D 90D | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 32.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 8 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Phase Detection: 45 (45 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.0M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Battery Life | 1000 shots | 1300 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1★ | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
Canon EOS 90D 90D Black
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average af (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average stabilization (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 20210.032score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS 90D 90D Black0.047score per dollar
Canon EOS 90D 90D Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
