Nikon 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.
Type DSLR
Sensor 12.3MP aps-c
AF Points 11 pts
Video 720p
15 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average af (2nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 12.3 MP |
| Processor | EXPEED |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 11 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 720p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D90 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.3MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 11 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 720p | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D90 | 2.1 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 26.7 | 19.4 | 62.5 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 14.4 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.6 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.6 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.6 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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