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Canon 90D vs Nikon Df

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Df Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 90D vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Df (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was introduced 5 years later than the Df and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 90D scores versus the Df when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Df

 90D Df 
ReleasedAugust 2019December 2013Fresher by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 90D

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

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Df

 90D Df 
Manual focus More precise focus

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D enjoys outer measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon 90D vs Nikon Df in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D versus the Df.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and Df is 60 and 59 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and Df.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 90D with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon 90D will deliver greater detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
83
manual focus
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Nikon Df Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Nikon Df Travel photography details
78
great battery (1,300 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography features
Nikon Df Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (1,300 shots)
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging info
Nikon Df Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Df
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 39
Cross type focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3279
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 1400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $2,747