Canon 5D vs Nikon D90

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 5D versus Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the D90 (12MP) is pretty close but the 5D (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was revealed 3 years earlier than the D90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D matches up vs the D90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D and Nikon D90. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D offers external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon 5D versus Nikon D90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 5D and the D90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and D90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will provide you with more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind in sensor tech.