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Canon 90D vs Nikon D800

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D810
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 90D versus Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 90D (33MP) and the D800 (36MP) is relatively comparable but the 90D (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 90D was brought out 7 years after the D800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 90D grades vs the D800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D800

 90D D800 
IntroducedAugust 2019June 2012Newer by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Canon 90D

 D800 90D 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D800

 90D D800 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D features external measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 90D compared to the D800.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D800 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and D800.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 90D because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D800 will produce more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 90D will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography info
Nikon D800 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
MP count high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
MP count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Nikon D800 Street photography details
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery (1,300 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count high (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D800 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D800 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
30
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D800
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon D800
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2012-06-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 900g (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 900 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $1,199 $2,999