Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Nikon D90 webpage
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D200
D200 vs D300
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Nikon D80
D80 vs D90
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Successor: |
Nikon D300S
D300 vs D300S
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Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000
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Model Number: |
D300 |
D90 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1799.95 |
$1299.95 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2007-11-15 |
2008-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.1 oz
(825 g)
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40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in.
(147 x
114 x
74 mm)
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5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in.
(132 x
103 x
77 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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Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
12.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.50 microns |
5.50 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
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: |
67 |
73 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.1 |
22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
679 |
977 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.1 |
4.5 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
n/a |
Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
158mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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5.80x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter |
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
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
0.94x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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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 |
27.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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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 |
Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit |
NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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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 |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
0.36 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.39 |
0.35 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
13 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.32 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.1 |
4.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
37 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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7 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.23 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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2.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.519 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.054 seconds |
0.067 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.28 seconds |
0.25 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.057 seconds |
0.067 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Live View:
Full autofocus: 2.294s
Prefocused: 0.519s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1000 shots |
850 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack |
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 EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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Live View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control, Extensive In-camera Editing, GPS support. |