Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D90 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D80
D80 vs D90
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Successor: |
Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000
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Model Number: |
D90 |
NX10 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1299.95 |
$699.99 |
Street Price: |
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$699.95 |
Date Available: |
2008-09-15 |
2010-04-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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21.5 oz
(610 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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4.8 x
3.4 x
1.6 in.
(122 x
86 x
41 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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Samsung |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
14.6 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.50 microns |
5.16 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2, 16:9 |
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 |
63 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
977 |
572 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2176
(8.4 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1472 x 976
(1.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.5 |
3.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
H.264 .MP4 |
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 |
Samsung NX |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS NX lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
158mm
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
105mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.80x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
58.0mm |
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 |
Contrast detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / 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 |
EVF type; 921k dots, 100% coverage, 0.86x mag., 20.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.57x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
0.86x |
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)
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614,400 dots
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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 |
7.2x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
No |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Auto, 7 presets, manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot |
247-zone multi, center-weighted, spot |
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 |
Smart Auto, Scene (nine modes), Night, Portrait, Landscape |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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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 |
Smart Flash, Auto, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye reduction (Auto or Fill-in), Slow synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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11.0 m /
36.1 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
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 |
RAW (.SRW) |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
H.264 .MP4 |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
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 |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port |
Wired remote socket, DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.36 |
0.93 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.35 |
1.07 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
13 |
12 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.32 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.5 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
13 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.1 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.2 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.42 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.39 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
2.29 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.519 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.067 seconds |
0.122 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.25 seconds |
0.51 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.067 seconds |
0.119 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full autofocus: 2.294s
Prefocused: 0.519s |
Mulit-area AF lag: 0.408s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.2 seconds |
4.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack |
Proprietary BP1310 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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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. |
Available in Noble Black and Titan Silver. |