Canon 90D vs Nikon D780

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 90D versus Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D780 (25MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 90D was manufactured 4 months prior to the D780 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 90D matches up against the D780 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D and Nikon D780. The entire galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 90D has got outer 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) and the Nikon D780 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 90D and the D780.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D780 is 60 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and D780.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 90D due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon 90D will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.