Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9
60 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80


51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D & Nikon Z9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon Z9
90D | Z9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon 90D
Z9 | 90D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | October 2021 | ![]() | August 2019 | More modern by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper 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).
Contrast the Canon 90D and Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon 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 |