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Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Old Model is Nikon D80
  • Successor is Nikon D7000
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Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon D810A versus Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and D90 (12MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The D810A was manufactured 6 years after the D90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D810A grades against the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Nikon D90

 D810A D90 
IntroducedFebruary 2015October 2008More modern by 78 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D810A

 D90 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Nikon D90

 D810A D90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810A has got outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Nikon D810A versus Nikon D90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D810A and the D90.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810A and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810A and D90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D810A featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D810A will result in extra detail due to its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D810A provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
Portrait photography with Nikon D90
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography details
Nikon D90 Street photography details
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810A
Sports photography with Nikon D90
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count amazing (36MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
Landscape photography with Nikon D90
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging factors
Nikon D90 Vlogging factors
30
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
21
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon D810A vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Nikon D90
 Nikon D810ANikon D90
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D810A Nikon D90
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 2008-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 grams (1.94 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 1200 images 850 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $3,800 $1,199