| General | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Model | D90 | PowerShot N Facebook ready |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D80 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D7000 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.9 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 3,200 | 80 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 200 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 2248 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Focus | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Contrast Detect (sensor) |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines |
| Optics | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 224 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 8x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.0 - 5.9 | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | PureColor II G touch |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.80" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.96x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.64x | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +1 |
| Shutter | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.5 fps | 2.3 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Sync | |
| Flash Range | 17.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock |
| DXO | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 977 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 73 |
| Video | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2 |
| Environmental | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03") | 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz) | 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.6 x 8.5 x 8" | |
| Package Weight | 5.05 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL3e | NB-9L |
| Battery Life | 850 shots | 200 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Other | Nikon D90 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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