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Canon 90D vs Nikon D90

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D90

 90D D90 
IntroducedAugust 2019October 2008Newer by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 90D

 D90 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D90

 90D D90 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and D90 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D90 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography information
Nikon D90 Street photography information
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Nikon D90
78
good battery (1,300 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count high (33MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D90 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
21
includes face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon D90
 Canon EOS 90DNikon D90
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