Canon EOS 90D vs Nikon D3400

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 90DD3400
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 80D Nikon D3300
      Successor ModelNikon D3500
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1349 (w/18-55mm lens), $1599 (w/18-135mm lens)Body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($649), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($999)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels34.4 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels32.5 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      ProcessorDIGIC 8EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6960 x 46406000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points4511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points451
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw) / 58 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 11 fps at 32.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 32.5 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      DxO Low Light ISO1192
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score86
      Video Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [120 mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 25/29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of August, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired , wireless or smartphone via smartphone or wireless remote)
      Environmental Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Dimensions141 x 105 x 77 mm (5.55 x 4.13 x 3.03")124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.4 x 8.8 x 4.6"8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.155 lb2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Battery PackLP-E6NEN-EL14a
      Battery Life1300 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 90D Nikon D3400
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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