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Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 90D (33MP) and the D800E (36MP) is fairly similar but the 90D (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 90D was brought out 7 years later than the D800E and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 90D grades vs the D800E in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D800E

 90D D800E 
IntroducedAugust 2019June 2012More recent by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 90D

 D800E 90D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D800E

 90D D800E 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Nikon D800E has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 90D versus the D800E.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D800E is 60 and 54 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D800E.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 90D because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D800E will offer you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 90D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Nikon D800E Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
83
has manual focus
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon D800E
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Nikon D800E Travel photography advice
78
great battery pack (1,300 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is high (33MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
amazing resolution (36MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Nikon D800E Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Nikon D800E
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
30
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D800E
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D800E
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
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/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 900 grams (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 score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2979
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures 900 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Single 2
Price at release $1,199 $2,389