Canon 700D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Announced June 2013
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T5i
- Older Model is Canon 650D
- Refreshed by Canon 750D
(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
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Renewed by Nikon D7000

Canon 700D vs Nikon D90 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 700D and Nikon D90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 700D was announced 4 years later than the D90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 700D grades against the D90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 700D and Nikon D90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Nikon D90
700D | D90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | October 2008 | More recent by 57 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 700D
D90 | 700D |
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Common features in the Canon 700D and Nikon D90
700D | D90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Canon 700D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 700D has external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check the Canon 700D and Nikon D90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 700D compared to the D90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and D90 is 65 and 60 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and D90.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 700D to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern 700D should have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon 700D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 700D | Nikon D90 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-10 | 2008-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 681 | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 850 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $649 | $1,199 |