Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Announced August 2019
- Replaced the Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 90D versus Nikon Z7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The 90D was brought out 13 months after the Z7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 90D scores versus the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z7
90D | Z7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2018 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon 90D
Z7 | 90D | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z7
90D | Z7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D provides external measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 90D versus Nikon Z7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D vs the Z7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and Z7 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and Z7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 90D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Z7 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33MP | 46MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 8256 x 5504 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 493 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 326 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701 gr (1.55 lb) | 675 gr (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | XQD card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,199 | $2,797 |