- 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 |
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Successor: |
Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D90 | A850 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1299.95 | $1999.95 |
Street Price: | $2,219.00 | |
Date Available: | 2008-09-15 | 2009-10-08 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
30.0 oz (850 g) |
Size: |
5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77 mm) |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 24.6 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 5.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
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 | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | 79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | 12.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 977 | 1,415 |
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) |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.5 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
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Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 105mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.74x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 0.74x |
Display | ||
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 |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 19.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 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 | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, 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 | |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 or 10 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 | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe, PC-sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
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 or wireless |
Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.36 | 0.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.35 | 0.50 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | 23 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
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 | 23 |
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 | 0.18 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 | 0.154 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.067 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full autofocus: 2.294s Prefocused: 0.519s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 850 shots | 880 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
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. | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. |