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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D90 webpage
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Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D80
D80 vs D90
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Successor: |
Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000
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Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II
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Model Number: |
D90 |
7D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1299.95 |
$1699.00 |
Street Price: |
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$1,499.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-09-15 |
2009-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in.
(132 x
103 x
77 mm)
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5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in.
(148 x
111 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.50 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
73 |
66 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
22.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
977 |
854 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.5 |
8.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
.MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
158mm
|
45 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
105mm
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28 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.80x |
3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
72.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 |
Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
1.00x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait |
Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
CF1 / CF2 |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
.MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.36 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.35 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
13 |
22 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.32 |
0.32 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.5 |
8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
22 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.1 |
8.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
16 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.2 |
7.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
2.29 seconds |
1.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.519 seconds |
0.202 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.067 seconds |
0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.25 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.067 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full autofocus: 2.294s
Prefocused: 0.519s |
Live View lag:
Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s
Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s
Prefocused = 0.202s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.2 seconds |
2.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
800 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
Notes & Features: |
Live View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control, Extensive In-camera Editing, GPS support. |
8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |