Nikon D90

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620g | SLR | 12.9MP | 4288 X 2848 Pixels | Jun 2014 |
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Why Has it Scored 75?
What is the Kagoo Score?We calculate the Kagoo Score for each digital camera by looking at its reviews, features, popularity, age and value for money. The Kagoo Score is an easy way to understand whether the digital camera is recommended. The Kagoo Scores are constantly being updated. As newer, higher spec digital cameras come to market, the older digital cameras will gradually have their Kagoo Score reduced. What is This Digital Camera Best Used For?Having compared it with other relevant digital cameras, we have concluded that it is very good for landscape photography. It is also very good for everyday photography.94
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Average Review Score
4.6 stars (128 reviews)
40% of Customers Would Recommend
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5 Recommended AwardsThe Nikon D90 has received five Recommended Awards from a number of expert reviews sites including Trusted Reviews, Akam.no and letsgodigital.org/nl/.
4 Editor's Choice AwardsThis digital camera has received four Editor's Choice Awards from a number of expert reviews sites including Cnetfrance.fr, CNET.co.uk and Laptopmag.com.
13 Further AwardsIt's received 13 Awards from a number of expert reviews sites including PhotographyBlog.com, Camera Labs and Expert Reviews.
What Are People Saying About the Nikon D90?How Good Are Nikon Digital Cameras?75
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Key Reasons For and AgainstOver 90 Different Nikon Lenses Available
Wide range of optical zooms depending on lens used
Wide range of minimum aperture numbers depending on lens used
Optical image stabilisation may be available with some lenses
Very short camera shutter speed
Has a built-in flash
Supports live view
Has an audio recorder
Has an HDMI
850 battery life
Has an HDMI port
Wide range of minimum focal lengths (35mm film equiv) depending on lens used
Features date imprinting
Supports direct printing
Has a shoe mounting point
Has an anti-dust function
Features calendar
Has an external flash connector
Has a tripod mount
Features brightness adjustment
Larger than average display diagonal
1280 x 720 pixels video resolution
Higher than average display resolution
Features flash exposure compensation
Features album organization
Wide range of maximum aperture numbers depending on lens used
Features multi burst mode
Has a flash exposure lock
Has an auto Exposure (AE) lock
Has an Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Has an Auto Focus (AF) lock
1280 x 720 pixels video resolution
Average maximum ISO sensitivity
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Lower than average megapixels
Only 4288 x 2848 pixels image resolution
Does not have a GPS
Heavier than average
What the Reviews SayThree people thought the Nikon D90 was reliable
Seven people thought it was a good size
The vast majority of people thought the Nikon D90 was easy to use
8 out of 10 customers thought it had well executed technical features
Nine people thought it was OK when it came to noise level
More than 10 people thought this digital camera had a good screen or viewfinder
8 out of 10 owners thought this digital camera took good quality photos
Two people thought it had a good flash
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Over 20 people thought it did not have a good lens
6 out of 10 people thought it was not good for video capture
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Over 90 Different Nikon Lenses Available
![]() Nikon offers over 90 own brand lenses for their SLR cameras including macro, fixed focal length and zoom lenses allowing for huge creative versatility. More lenses that fit Nikon SLR cameras are available from third party manufacturers such as Tamron and Sigma. Lower Than Average Megapixels
The Nikon D90's sensor megapixels of only 12.9MP is lower than average when compared to most other cameras. It is in the lowest 32% of all cameras when sorted by this feature. The average megapixels of all cameras is 15MP, with the lowest being 0.3MP and the highest being 80MP.
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Only 4288 X 2848 Pixels Image Resolution
The Nikon D90 has a maximum image resolution of 4288 x 2848 pixels. That's 23% lower image resolution than the most common resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels. Across all digital cameras the best resolution is 8256 x 6192 pixels and the worst is 640 x 480 pixels.
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Wide Range of Optical Zooms Depending On Lens Used
This digital camera has interchangeable lenses so the optical zoom depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of optical zooms are possible with this camera. Nikon offers hundreds of lenses ranging in optical zoom from approx 0.5x (10mm focal length) to approx 50x (800mm focal length).
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1280 X 720 Pixels Video Resolution
The highest video resolution of the Nikon D90 is 1280 x 720 pixels. That's 56% lower video resolution than a 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels camera, which is the most frequently found resolution. A video resolution of 1280 x 720 is known as HD. A video resolution of 1280 x 720 is known as HD.
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Average Maximum ISO Sensitivity
The maximum ISO sensitivity of the Nikon D90 of 6,400 is relatively average compared to most other digital cameras. It is in the highest 55% of all cameras when ordered by this feature.
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Wide Range of Minimum Aperture Numbers Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the minimum aperture number depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of minimum aperture numbers are possible with this camera. Nikon offers lenses with apertures ranging from F/1.4 to F/6.3.
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Optical Image Stabilisation May Be Available With Some Lenses
This Nikon digital camera has interchangeable lenses so whether this camera has an image stabiliser depends on the lens being used. Nikon offers a wide range of lenses with built in image stabilisation.
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Very Short Camera Shutter Speed
The Nikon D90's camera shutter speed of only 0.00025s is shorter than average when compared to most other cameras. It is in the shortest 28% of all cameras when sorted by this feature. The average camera shutter speed of all cameras is 0.01s, with the shortest being 0.000016s and the longest being 4s.
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Does Not Have a GPS
Like most other cameras, the Nikon D90 does not have a GPS. 91% of cameras do not have a GPS.
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Has a Built-in Flash
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Heavier Than Average
The weights of cameras range from 50g to 2.7kg, and the average weight is 300g. The weight of the Nikon D90 of 620g is heavier than 91% of all cameras when ordered by this feature.
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Supports Live View
The Nikon D90 supports live view, unlike 85% of digital cameras which do not support live view.
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Has an Audio Recorder
The Nikon D90 has an audio recorder, which is unusual. 99% of cameras do not have an audio recorder.
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Has an HDMI
The Nikon D90 has an HDMI, unlike 63% of digital cameras which do not have an HDMI.
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850 Battery Life
Most digital cameras take between 4 and 4,699 battery life, including the Nikon D90 which takes 850 battery life.
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Has an HDMI Port
The Nikon D90 has an HDMI port, unlike 74% of digital cameras which do not have an HDMI port.
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Wide Range of Minimum Focal Lengths (35mm Film Equiv) Depending On Lens Used
This Nikon camera has interchangeable lenses so the minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of minimum focal lengths (35mm film equiv) are possible with this camera.
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Features Date Imprinting
The Nikon D90 features date imprinting, which is unusual. 90% of cameras do not feature date imprinting.
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Supports Direct Printing
The Nikon D90 supports direct printing, unlike 89% of cameras which do not support direct printing.
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Has a Shoe Mounting Point
The Nikon D90 has a shoe mounting point, unlike 91% of digital cameras which do not have a shoe mounting point.
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Has an Anti-Dust Function
The Nikon D90 has an anti-dust function, unlike 92% of digital cameras which do not have an anti-dust function.
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Features Calendar
The Nikon D90 features calendar, which is unusual. 87% of cameras do not feature calendar.
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Has an External Flash Connector
The Nikon D90 has an external flash connector. 88% of cameras do not have an external flash connector.
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Has a Tripod Mount
The Nikon D90 has a tripod mount. 77% of cameras do not have a tripod mount.
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Features Brightness Adjustment
The Nikon D90 features brightness adjustment, which is unusual. 82% of cameras do not feature brightness adjustment.
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Larger Than Average Display Diagonal
![]() The average display diagonal of all cameras is 2.9", with the smallest being 1" and the largest being 6.7". The display diagonal of the Nikon D90 of 3" is in the largest 25% of all cameras when ranked by this feature.
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1280 X 720 Pixels Video Resolution
The highest video resolution supported by the Nikon D90 is 1280 x 720 pixels. That's 56% lower video resolution than the most frequently found resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. In addition, this Nikon digital camera supports a video resolution of 640x424 pixels and 1280x720 pixels. Across all cameras the worst resolution is 1024 x 1024 pixels and the best is 4096 x 2160 pixels. A video resolution of 1280 x 720 is classified as HD and TVs supporting this resolution are referred to as "HD Ready". However the resolution is not as detailed as Full HD (1920 x 1080). A video resolution of 1280 x 720 is classified as HD and TVs supporting this resolution are referred to as "HD Ready". However the resolution is not as detailed as Full HD (1920 x 1080).
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Higher Than Average Display Resolution
Cameras have display resolutions of between 23,000 pixels and 6,300,000 pixels, and the average display resolution is 570,000 pixels. The Nikon D90's display resolution of 920,000 pixels is higher than average when compared to most other cameras. It is in the highest 31% of all cameras when sorted by this feature.
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Features Flash Exposure Compensation
The Nikon D90 features flash exposure compensation, which is unusual. 83% of cameras do not feature flash exposure compensation.
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Features Album Organization
The Nikon D90 features album organization, which is unusual. 93% of digital cameras do not feature album organization.
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Wide Range of Maximum Aperture Numbers Depending On Lens Used
This camera has interchangeable lenses so the maximum aperture number depends on the lens being used. This means that a wide range of maximum aperture numbers are possible with this camera. Nikon lenses range in aperture from F/1.4 to F/6.3.
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Features Multi Burst Mode
The Nikon D90 features multi burst mode. 86% of digital cameras do not feature multi burst mode.
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Has a Flash Exposure Lock
The Nikon D90 has a flash exposure lock, which is unusual. 83% of cameras do not have a flash exposure lock.
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Has an Auto Exposure (AE) Lock
The Nikon D90 has an auto Exposure (AE) lock, unlike 73% of cameras which do not have an auto Exposure (AE) lock.
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Has an Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam
The Nikon D90 has an Auto Focus (AF) assist beam, which is unusual. 71% of cameras do not have an Auto Focus (AF) assist beam.
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Has an Auto Focus (AF) Lock
The Nikon D90 has an Auto Focus (AF) lock, which is unusual. 71% of cameras do not have an Auto Focus (AF) lock.
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PopularityThe Nikon D90 has been listed on Kagoo since January 2017 and is currently ranked number 4 out of 474 digital cameras.
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What the Reviews SayOver 10 people thought the Nikon D90 had a good price
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Nikon D90 Release DateJune 2014
Newer Digital Cameras Worth ConsideringWhen Are Most New Nikon Digital Cameras Released?Most new Nikon digital cameras tend to be released between November and December. How Fast Do Nikon Digital Camera Prices Drop After Release?New Nikon cameras drop in price by an average of 1% in the first 6 months after they wer first released. |
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Nikon D90 Specification
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Weight | 620g |
Camera Type | SLR |
Megapixels | 12.9MP |
Picture Quality | |
Still Image Resolution | 2144 x 1424 |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 pixels |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Image Formats Supported | RAW, JPEG XR, JPG, NEF |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.6 X 15.8 |
Total Megapixels | 12.9MP |
Sensor Format | DX |
Design | |
Energy Star Certified | No |
Material | Aluminium, Plastic |
Colour | Black |
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Minimum Aperture Number | Depends on lens |
Maximum Aperture Number | Depends on lens |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | Depends on lens |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | Depends on lens |
Aspherical Lens | Depends on lens |
Lens Mount Interface | Nikon F |
Diaphragm Blade | Depends on lens |
Filter Size | Depends on lens |
Mounting Type | Bayonet |
Focusing | |
Closest Focusing Distance | Depends on lens |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 11 |
Focus | TTL |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 6,400, 3,200, 1,600, 800, 400, 200, 100, Auto |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
Maximum ISO Sensitivity | 6,400 |
Minimum ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/2EV step) |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30s |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Flash | |
External Flash Connector | Yes |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes |
Shoe Mounting Point | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization |
Flash Guide Number | 17meters |
Flash Sync-Speed | 0.01s |
Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
Flash Exposure Correction | ±1EV (1/3 EV step) |
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Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 24fps |
Video Formats Supported | AVI, M-JPEG |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL |
HD Type | HD |
Audio | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Voice Recording | Yes |
Audio System | Mono |
Memory | |
Maximum Memory Card Size | 32GB |
Compatible Memory Card | Eye-Fi, SD / SDHC / SDXC / SDIO |
Memory Slots | 1 |
Memory Upgrade | 4GB |
Display | |
Display Diagonal | 3" |
Vari-Angle LCD Display | No |
Field of View | 100% |
Touchscreen | No |
Display Resolution | 920,000 Pixels |
Display | LCD |
Viewfinder | |
Magnification | Depends on lens |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
Ports & Interfaces | |
PictBridge | Yes |
HDMI | Yes |
USB Version | 2 |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI Connector Type | Mini |
HDMI Version | 1.3a |
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GPS | No |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade |
Photo Effects | Black&White, Neutral, Vivid |
Self-Timer Delay | 2,10 |
Calendar | Yes |
Album Organization | Yes |
Histogram | Yes |
Anti-Dust Function | Yes |
Image Editing | Crop, Resizing, Rotating, Trimming |
Camera File System | DCF, DCF 2, DPOF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21 |
Live View | Yes |
Tripod Mount | Yes |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
Camera Playback | Movie, Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show |
Direct Printing | Yes |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -2 - 1 |
Playback Modes | Zoom |
Eye Relief | 19.5mm |
Scene Modes | Close-up (macro), Landscape (scenery), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports |
Languages Support | CHI (SIMPL), ITA, RUS, POR, POL, NOR, KOR, JPN, FRE, CHI (TR), FIN, ESP, ENG, DUT, DEU, DAN, SWE |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Height | 103mm |
Depth | 77mm |
Width | 132mm |
Lens Weight | Depends on lens |
Lens Length | Depends on lens |
Lens Diameter | Depends on lens |
Battery | |
Power Source Type | Battery, USB |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Supported | 1 |
Battery Type | EN-EL3e |
Battery Capacity | 1,410mAh |
Battery Life | 850 Shots |
Battery Voltage | 7.4V |
Operational Conditions | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 32 - 104 |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 |
System Requirements | |
Mac Compatibility | Yes |
Minimum Processor | Pentium4 |
Minimum RAM | 768MB |
Minimum Hard Disk Space | 200MB |
Packaging Content | |
Bundled Software | ViewNX,Nikon Transfer,Apple QuickTime |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Cables Included | AV, USB |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Battery Charger Included | Yes |
Hand Strap | Yes |
Lens Cap Included | Yes |
Other Features | |
Video Capability | Yes |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Metering | TTL |
USB 2.0 Port | Yes |
HDMI Port | Yes |
Light Exposure Rating | EV 0-20 |
Date Imprinting | Yes |
Interface | USB, HDMI, USB 2 |
Data Compression | NEF, JPEG |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 2000/XP/Vista,Mac OS X 10.4.11+ |
Audio Recorder | Yes |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 27 - 82.5 |
Cable Type | HDMI |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.5 - 5.6 |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 12,300,000 Pixels |
Frame | Yes |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1s |
Lens System | AF-S |
Digital SLR | Yes |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
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