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Canon T7i vs Nikon D90

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D80
  • Successor is Nikon D7000
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon T7i vs Nikon D90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and D90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was introduced 8 years after the D90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T7i grades against the D90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D90

 T7i D90 
ReleasedFebruary 2017October 2008Newer by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon T7i

 D90 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D90

 T7i D90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T7i vs the D90.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and D90 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and D90.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T7i to produce extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer T7i should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Nikon D90
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography advice
Nikon D90 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Sports photography camera
66
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
45
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography features
Nikon D90 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Nikon D90
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
21
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D90
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D90
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D90
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2008-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 977
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 850 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $749 $1,199