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Canon 90D vs Nikon P90

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon P80
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Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 90D and Nikon P90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and P90 (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and P90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 90D was announced 10 years after the P90 which 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 P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 90D scores against the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon P90

 90D P90 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2009More modern by 129 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon 90D

 P90 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon P90

 90D P90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 90D provides exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 90D against the P90.

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and P90 is 60 and 70 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and P90.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 90D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 90D will produce more detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 90D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Nikon P90 Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Nikon P90
71
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography advice
Nikon P90 Sports photography advice
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Nikon P90 Travel photography advice
78
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography information
Nikon P90 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 shots)
no image stabilization
42
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging information
Nikon P90 Vlogging information
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon 90D vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon P90
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2009-02-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,199 $700