Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Nikon D90

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel XTD90
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel Nikon D80
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi Nikon D7000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels8 Megapixel12.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels8 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Max Image Resolution3456 x 23044288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions2496 x 1664, 1728 x 11523216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points711
      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 Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution115k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.64x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps4.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer14 shots (Large/Fine)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: Enabled with AE lock button (No AE lock in Basic Zone modes)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      DxO Low Light ISO637977
      DxO Color Depth21.822.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.812.5
      DxO Overall Score6073
      Video Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5) Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104° F/0-40° C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 64 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.52")132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Battery PackEN-EL3e
      Battery Life850 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D90
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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