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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 90D versus Nikon D3300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was brought out 5 years later than the D3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 90D grades against the D3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D3300

 90D D3300 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 90D

 D3300 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D3300

 90D D3300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 90D has exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 90D vs the D3300.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D3300 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and D3300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to offer extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Nikon D3300 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon D3300
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
67
better than average battery (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
no image stabilization
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging advice
Nikon D3300 Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
33
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (430g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3300
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-04-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1385
Other
Battery life 1300 photos 700 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,199 $500