Nikon D90 vs Sony ZV-E10

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD90ZV-E10
      Predecessor ModelNikon D80
      Successor ModelNikon D7000
      MSRP$700 (body only), $800 (w/16-50 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points11425
      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 Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 116 Frames (JPEG) / 46 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 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) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      DxO Low Light ISO977
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score73
      Video Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 1920
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMultiple
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2
      Environmental Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"12.5 x 9.5 x 7.1"
      Package Weight5.05 lb1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-FW50
      Battery Life850 shots440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D90 Sony ZV-E10
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Included AccessoriesRechargeable Battery NP-FW50, AC Adaptor, Shoulder strap, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Wind Screen ,Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Power code


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