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Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 90D (33MP) and the D810A (36MP) is fairly well matched but the 90D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The 90D was unveiled 4 years later than the D810A and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 90D matches up versus the D810A for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D810A

 90D D810A 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2015More recent by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 90D

 D810A 90D 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D810A

 90D D810A 
Manually focus More precise focus

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D offers outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon D810A has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D against the D810A.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and D810A is 60 and 55 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and D810A.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 90D using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D810A will give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 90D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon D810A
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Nikon D810A Travel photography details
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather proof
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography details
Nikon D810A Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Nikon D810A Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D810A
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 90D Nikon D810A
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 880 grams (1.94 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images 1200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $1,199 $3,800