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Canon 400D vs Nikon D90

Portability
69
Imaging
47
Features
33
Overall
41
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
50
Features
52
Overall
50

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Released October 2006
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Superseded the Canon 350D
  • New Model is Canon 450D
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D80
  • Renewed by Nikon D7000
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 400D versus Nikon D90, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the D90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 400D was launched 24 months earlier than the D90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 400D grades against the D90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D90

 400D D90 

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 400D

 D90 400D 
IntroducedOctober 2008October 2006Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D90

 400D D90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 400D offers external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D versus Nikon D90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 400D versus the D90.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and D90 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and D90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D90 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 400D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography details
Nikon D90 Portrait photography details
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
62
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
45
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D90 Travel photography highlights
47
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 400D
Vlogging with Nikon D90
9
lack of video recording
21
features face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D90
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D90
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 400D Nikon D90
Alternate name EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-10-14 2008-10-13
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556 grams (1.23 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 664 977
Other
Battery life - 850 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $1,199