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Nikon D90 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D80
D80 vs D90
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Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5
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Successor: |
Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000
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Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6
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Model Number: |
D90 |
GF5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1299.95 |
$749.00 |
Street Price: |
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$429.95 |
Date Available: |
2008-09-15 |
2012-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
40.0 oz
(1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.2 x
4.1 x
3.0 in.
(132 x
103 x
77 mm)
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4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in.
(108 x
67 x
37 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.50 microns |
4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
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: |
73 |
61 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
21.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
11.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
977 |
618 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1504 x 1504
(2.3 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1600 x 904
(1.4 MP,
Other), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.5 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
158mm
|
28 -
84mm
|
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
105mm
|
14 -
42mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.80x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
37.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
160 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, 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 |
Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color. |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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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 |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Compatible with UHS-I standard |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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 |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
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Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.36 |
0.45 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.35 |
0.42 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
13 |
4 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.32 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.5 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.1 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.2 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
2.29 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.519 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.067 seconds |
0.074 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.25 seconds |
0.41 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.067 seconds |
0.066 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full autofocus: 2.294s
Prefocused: 0.519s |
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.2 seconds |
4.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
850 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack |
Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
|
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
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. |
Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year. |