• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Detailed specifications
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77
  • Nikon D90
Links
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Nikon D90 webpage
Predecessor:   Nikon D80
D80 vs D90
Successor:   Nikon D7000
D90 vs D7000
General
Model Number: DSC-T77 D90
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Ultra Compact SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $300.00 $1299.95
Street Price: $286.99  
Date Available: 2008-09-30 2008-09-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 5.3 oz (149 g)
includes batteries
40.0 oz (1,133 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.6 in.
(94 x 57 x 15 mm)
5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.
(132 x 103 x 77 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Sony Super HAD  
Effective Megapixels: 10.1 12.3
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch APS-C
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.69 microns 5.50 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 1.5x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   22.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   12.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   977
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
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 v2.21) JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.6 4.5
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30)
640x480 (16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
Movie File Format: MPEG-1 AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: Yes
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: Component, Other HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Nikon F
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 140mm 27 - 158mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.2 - 24.7mm 18 - 105mm
Zoom Ratio: 4.00x 5.80x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - f/10 f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T)
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 8 cm to Infinity
3.1 in to Infinity
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 - 20 cm
0.4 - 7.9 in
 
Filter Thread: n/a 67.0mm
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes No
Digital Zoom Values: 2x n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point / center / spot / touch AF 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
Viewfinder: LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   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 n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.94x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,400 dots 921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 8.0x 27.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   3200
Minimum ISO (native):   200
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Natural White Fluorescent, Day White Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater Auto / 1 / 2 / Flash Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1000 - 1 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Slow-Sync, Off, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction 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): n/a 12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description: Wide: 0.08 - 3.0m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.4m Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:   1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:   -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: MS Duo / MS PRO Duo SD / SDHC
UHS Support:   No UHS support
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   NEF (RAW), 12-bit; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: MPEG-1 AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory: 15.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: built-in memory  
Connectivity
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: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended):   HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.80 0.36
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   0.35
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   13
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):   0.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 1.6 4.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): Unlimited Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   4.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):   10
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   4.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):   7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.35 seconds 0.21 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.43 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):   2.29 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):   0.519 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.340 seconds 0.067 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.66 seconds 0.25 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.008 seconds 0.067 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):   Live View: Full autofocus: 2.294s Prefocused: 0.519s
Startup Time: 2.3 seconds 0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 1.7 seconds 0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 5.0 seconds 2.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 220 shots  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):   850 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack
Usable Battery Types: NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software:   PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:   Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Optical image stabilization, 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, Dynamic Range Optimization Live View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control, Extensive In-camera Editing, GPS support.