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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(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
Nikon Z50
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z50

 90D Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon 90D

 Z50 90D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z50

 90D Z50 
IntroducedAugust 2019October 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

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

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
78
great battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging details
Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Z50
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