Canon 550D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Announced April 2010
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
- Superseded the Canon 500D
- Updated by Canon 600D
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- 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
- Revealed October 2008
- Superseded the Nikon D80
- New Model is Nikon D7000
Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon 550D vs Nikon D90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and D90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 550D was introduced 18 months later than the D90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 550D matches up vs the D90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Nikon D90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Nikon D90
550D | D90 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | October 2008 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 550D
D90 | 550D |
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Common features in the Canon 550D and Nikon D90
550D | D90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 550D vs the D90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and D90 is 70 and 60 respectively.
Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and D90.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 550D to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 550D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 550D | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 550D | Nikon D90 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-04-01 | 2008-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color liquid-crystal LCD | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 530 grams (1.17 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 807 | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 850 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E8 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $599 | $1,199 |