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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D7200
Photography Glossary

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 90D and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D7500 (21MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was launched 2 years later than the D7500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 90D grades vs the D7500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D7500

 90D D7500 
IntroducedAugust 2019April 2017Fresher by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 90D

 D7500 90D 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D7500

 90D D7500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D has external dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D and Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 90D and the D7500.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D7500 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D7500.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 90D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography info
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Nikon D7500
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Nikon D7500 Travel photography information
78
better than average battery life (1,300 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is amazing (33MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging details
Nikon D7500 Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D7500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D7500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 720g (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 1300 photos 950 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,199 $1,247