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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 90D and Nikon Z9, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was released 3 years earlier than the Z9 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 90D grades vs the Z9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z9

 90D Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon 90D

 Z9 90D 
AnnouncedOctober 2021August 2019More modern by 26 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kCrisper display (+1049k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon Z9

 90D Z9 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 90D has physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D compared to the Z9.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and Z9 is 60 and 51 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and Z9.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 90D featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z9 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 90D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography details
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
88
manual focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Nikon Z9 Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography details
Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is high (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
90
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
78
good battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is high (33MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
65
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
more heavy than average (1,340 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is high (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Nikon Z9 Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,340g)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Z9
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon Z9
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2021-10-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 493
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 326 29
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 1340 gr (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 photographs 740 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $1,199 $5,500