Nikon D800E vs Nikon D90

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D800E versus Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and D90 (12MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D800E was unveiled 3 years later than the D90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D800E scores against the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E and Nikon D90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D800E Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D800E comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D800E versus Nikon D90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D800E vs the D90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and D90 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and D90.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D800E with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D800E will give more detail having an extra 24MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D800E should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.