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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5

Portability
60
Imaging
71
Features
93
Overall
79
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4s
  • Updated by Nikon D6
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 90D and Nikon D5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D5 (21MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was brought out 3 years after the D5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 90D scores against the D5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D5

 90D D5 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2016Newer by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 90D

 D5 90D 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D5

 90D D5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D has external dimensions 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 D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 90D versus the D5.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D5 is 60 and 50 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D5.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 90D featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon 90D will render greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent 90D will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Nikon D5 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon D5
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (3,780 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D5 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
63
great battery (3,780 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Nikon D5 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (3,780 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Nikon D5
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
30
touch screen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D5
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D5
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 5588 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 153
Cross focus points 45 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 lb) 1415g (3.12 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2434
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures 3780 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $1,199 $6,500