Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 90D versus Nikon Z50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 90D was revealed within a month of the Z50 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 90D matches up against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D & Nikon Z50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z50
90D | Z50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon 90D
Z50 | 90D | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z50
90D | Z50 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | October 2019 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D enjoys exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Canon 90D versus Nikon Z50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D and the Z50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and Z50 is 60 and 74 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and Z50.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to show more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Z50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Z50 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701 grams (1.55 lbs) | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,199 | $857 |