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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D780
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Superseded the Nikon D80
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7000
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and D90 (12MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The D750 was launched 6 years later than the D90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D750 matches up against the D90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D90

 D750 D90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014October 2008Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D750

 D90 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Nikon D90

 D750 D90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 provides outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D750 compared to the D90.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and D90 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and D90.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D750 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D750 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D750 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D90 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Nikon D90 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography advice
Nikon D90 Sports photography advice
78
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D750
Travel photography with Nikon D90
69
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography info
Nikon D90 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (1,230 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging advice
Nikon D90 Vlogging advice
30
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
21
offers face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon D750 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Nikon D90
 Nikon D750Nikon D90
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D750 Nikon D90
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-09-12 2008-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 73
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 2956 977
Other
Battery life 1230 photographs 850 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual One
Launch cost $2,000 $1,199