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Canon 90D vs Nikon D500

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon 90D vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D500 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was released 3 years later than the D500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 90D grades against the D500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D500

 90D D500 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2016More recent by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 90D

 D500 90D 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kSharper display (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D500

 90D D500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 90D enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 90D versus the D500.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D500 is 60 and 56 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and D500.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 90D to produce more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger 90D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Nikon D500 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
great resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Nikon D500 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
great resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
great resolution (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery pack (1,240 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Nikon D500 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
great resolution (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging features
Nikon D500 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
31
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon D500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2016-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 1640000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 153
Cross type focus points 45 99
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 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 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 860 gr (1.90 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1324
Other
Battery life 1300 images 1240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $1,199 $1,497