Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Renewed by Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D80
- Replacement is Nikon D7000

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 1000D and Nikon D90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the D90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 1000D was manufactured 2 months prior to the D90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1000D matches up versus the D90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D & Nikon D90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D90
1000D | D90 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 1000D
D90 | 1000D | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D90
1000D | D90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2008 | ![]() | October 2008 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1000D features exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1000D and Nikon D90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1000D compared to the D90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and D90 is 70 and 60 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and D90.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D90 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon D90 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-07-22 | 2008-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 gr (1.11 lbs) | 703 gr (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 719 | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 850 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $160 | $1,199 |