- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D90 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D80
D80 vs D90 |
Samsung NX3000
NX3000 vs NX3300 |
Successor: |
Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D90 | NX3300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1299.95 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $690.99 | |
Date Available: | 2008-09-15 | 2015-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
8.1 oz (230 g) |
Size: |
5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77 mm) |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (117 x 66 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 977 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p/25p) 640x480 (120p) 320x120 (120p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Samsung NX |
Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158mm | 30 - 75mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 105mm | 20 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 | Contrast Detection: 1 point (Free selection), Multi: Normal 21 points, Closeup 35 points; Face Detection: Max.10 faces; Object Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot | 221-segment 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 | Scene: Panorama, Beauty Face (advanced), Best Face, Kids Shot, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Food, Party/Indoor; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Soft Focus, Sketch, Fish Eye; Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3); Smart Range+; HDR |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
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, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.36 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.35 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 13 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.2 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 2.29 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.519 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.067 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.067 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full autofocus: 2.294s Prefocused: 0.519s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 850 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack | Proprietary BP740 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP740 lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | iLauncher, Samsung RAW Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
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 the US in black or white. |