Nikon D7500 vs Canon 90D

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Nikon D7500 vs Canon 90D

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D7500 advantages over Canon 90D

Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
47 vs 27 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 90D advantages over Nikon D7500

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 950 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
Read our Nikon D7500 Review

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1043
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D7200

Canon 90D

Nikon D7200

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1043
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D7500

Canon T6s

$930
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon T6s

Canon 90D

Canon T6s

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon T6s

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-70

Canon 90D

Pentax K-70

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Canon 77D

Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

$930
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7500 vs Canon 77D

Canon 90D

Canon 77D

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 77D

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