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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 90D and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D7100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was released 6 years later than the D7100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 90D grades vs the D7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D7100

 90D D7100 
IntroducedAugust 2019April 2013Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 90D

 D7100 90D 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D7100

 90D D7100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 90D provides outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check out the Canon 90D and Nikon D7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 90D compared to the D7100.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and D7100 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and D7100.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 90D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
83
focusing manually
high MP (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Street photography highlights
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon D7100
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery pack (1,300 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high MP (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging information
Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
30
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D7100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon D7100
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
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 speed 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lb) 765g (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures 950 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $1,199 $800