Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon Coolpix P90

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 6D and the Nikon Coolpix P90, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS 6D was introduced in February 2013 and Nikon Coolpix P90 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 6D over Nikon Coolpix P90.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P90 over Canon EOS 6D.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS 6D and Nikon Coolpix P90 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS 6D has a Fixed screen Nikon Coolpix P90 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Canon EOS 6D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderNikon Coolpix P90 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Canon EOS 6D has 97% coverage with 0.71x magnification and Nikon Coolpix P90 has 100% coverage magnification.

Canon EOS 6D features a 20.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix P90 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

Canon EOS 6D is equipped with DIGIC 5+ processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix P90 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 2992 x 2992, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Nikon Coolpix P90 has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS 6D comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 1090 shots and Nikon Coolpix P90 comes with EN-EL5 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS 6D has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix P90 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Canon EOS 6D has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS 6D, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P90. Canon EOS 6D can shoot continuously up to 4.5 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS 6D has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon Coolpix P90 has . Canon EOS 6D has detection range from -3 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 6D ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 6D and ±2 range on Nikon Coolpix P90. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 6D and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon Coolpix P90.

Flash

Nikon Coolpix P90 has a built-in flash. Canon EOS 6D has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Canon EOS 6D.

Canon EOS 6D body has dimensions of 145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8") and Nikon Coolpix P90 body has dimensions of 83 x 114 x 99 mm (3.27 x 4.49 x 3.9"). Canon EOS 6D weighs 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P90 weighs 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz).

Canon EOS 6D

Nikon Coolpix P90

145 mm

111 mm

83 mm

114 mm

111 mm

114 mm

71 mm

99 mm