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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Superseded the Nikon D80
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7000
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was manufactured 3 years later than the D90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 60Da matches up versus the D90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D90

 60Da D90 
RevealedApril 2012October 2008More recent by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 60Da

 D90 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D90

 60Da D90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da enjoys exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 60Da against the D90.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D90 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and D90.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 60Da to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 60Da should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography advice
Nikon D90 Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography features
Nikon D90 Street photography features
66
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography info
Nikon D90 Sports photography info
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
great battery (1,100 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
46
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (1,100 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography factors
Nikon D90 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,100 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D90 as a Vlogging camera
67
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
21
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D90
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D90
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 60Da Nikon D90
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-07 2008-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 755 gr (1.66 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 977
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs 850 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,499 $1,199