Canon 90D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
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- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Previous Model is Canon 80D
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Successor is Nikon D7000
Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 90D versus Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 90D was manufactured 11 years after the D90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 90D matches up vs the D90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D and Nikon D90. The entire galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D90
90D | D90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | October 2008 | Newer by 133 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 90D
D90 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D90
90D | D90 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 90D features outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon 90D versus Nikon D90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 90D compared to the D90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D90 is 60 and 60 respectively.
Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and D90.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 90D to render more detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 90D should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D90 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2008-10-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 4.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701 gr (1.55 pounds) | 703 gr (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photos | 850 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,199 | $1,199 |