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Canon 90D vs Nikon L820

Portability
60
Imaging
71
Features
93
Overall
79
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Renewed by Nikon L830
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Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 90D versus Nikon L820, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and L820 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and L820 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 90D was announced 6 years later than the L820 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 90D scores vs the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon L820

 90D L820 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2013More recent by 81 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon 90D

 L820 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon L820

 90D L820 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D compared to the L820.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and L820 is 60 and 72 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and L820.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 90D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 90D will produce extra detail with its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 90D provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
great megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
38
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography highlights
Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
great megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
36
long zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery power (1,300 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
great megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Nikon L820 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
36
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
Nikon L820 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
24
fairly wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon L820
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2013-01-29
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 470 grams (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,199 $192