Nikon D90 D90
The 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor paired with EXPEED processing delivers clean images with natural color rendition, making it a historically significant body as the first DSLR to offer 720p HD video recording. Its 11-point autofocus system and 3-inch LCD remain serviceable for deliberate shooting, though the fixed screen and lack of stabilization limit modern flexibility. This camera is best for photography students and enthusiasts who want an affordable, durable platform to learn manual exposure and lens-based techniques without video-centric features.
About This Camera
The 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor paired with EXPEED processing delivers clean images with natural color rendition, making it a historically significant body as the first DSLR to offer 720p HD video recording. Its 11-point autofocus system and 3-inch LCD remain serviceable for deliberate shooting, though the fixed screen and lack of stabilization limit modern flexibility. This camera is best for photography students and enthusiasts who want an affordable, durable platform to learn manual exposure and lens-based techniques without video-centric features.
- Type DSLR
- Sensor 12.3MP aps-c
- Af points 11
- Video 720p
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average af (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 12.3 |
| Processor | EXPEED |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 11 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 720p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D90 D90 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.3MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 25.7MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP APS-C |
| AF Points | 11 | 1053 | 121 | 101 | 225 | 425 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 |
| Video | 720p | 6K @120fps | 4K @24fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 366 | 712 | 630 | 848 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D90 D90 | 1.8 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 64.1 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare | 76.5 | 83.2 | 75 | 85.4 | 69.6 | 41.2 | 87.8 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 91.3 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 74.9 | 76.3 | 97.1 | 72.1 | 58.2 | 90.2 | 98.8 | 56.4 | 93.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 80.6 | 83.2 | 95.3 | 78.7 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 92.4 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 91.3 |
| Sony Alpha 6500 Mirrorless Compare | 88.1 | 83.2 | 98 | 69.7 | 82.5 | 86.1 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 81.1 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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