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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 90D was announced 13 months earlier than the Z7 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 90D grades versus the Z7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z7 II

 90D Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Canon 90D

 Z7 II 90D 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2019Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z7 II

 90D Z7 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 90D enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 90D versus the Z7 II.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and Z7 II is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and Z7 II.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 II will render greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 90D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
88
has manual focus
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
78
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count great (46MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon Z7 II
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2020-10-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 493
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Total lenses 326 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max 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 701g (1.55 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 photos
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots Single Two
Launch cost $1,199 $2,997