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Canon 90D vs Nikon D810

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 90D versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 90D (33MP) and the D810 (36MP) is relatively similar but the 90D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 90D was launched 5 years after the D810 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 90D matches up vs the D810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D810

 90D D810 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2014Newer by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 90D

 D810 90D 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D810

 90D D810 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 90D enjoys outer dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 90D against the D810.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D810 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D810.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D810 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 90D provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D810 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography features
Nikon D810 Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography details
Nikon D810 Sports photography details
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Nikon D810 Travel photography info
78
great battery life (1,300 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery power (1,200 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (980g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging details
Nikon D810 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
28
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (980g)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon D810
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-06-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 EXPEED 4
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 33MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
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 settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 pounds) 980g (2.16 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 1300 photos 1200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $1,199 $1,999