Canon T6 vs Nikon D90

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon T6 and Nikon D90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6 was announced 7 years later than the D90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T6 grades versus the D90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 and Nikon D90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T6 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon T6 and Nikon D90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T6 versus the D90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and D90 is 68 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and D90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon T6 to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent T6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.