Nikon Z7 vs Canon 90D

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Nikon Z7 vs Canon 90D

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z7 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z7 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon 90D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 90D in the real world.
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Compare Canon 90D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon 90D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
45.7 vs 32.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 90D advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$1349 vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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 400 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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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KIt with 18-135mm Lens
KIt with 18-55mm Lens

Review Excerpt

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
Read our Nikon Z7 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.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon Z7

Canon 80D

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 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 Nikon D7500

Nikon Z7

Nikon D7500

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$930
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$930
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7

Sony A7 III

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Canon 90D

Sony A7 III

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1865
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Canon 90D

Nikon Z6

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1596
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Canon 90D

Canon EOS R

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1596
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon EOS R

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