Canon EOS 500D vs Nikon D90
Posted by admin in MOD Video Converter on 08 31st, 2010With the announcement of the EOS Rebel T1i / 500D, Canon was clearly putting one camera on notice, the Nikon D90. With 15.1 megpixels, higher ISO, and the ability to shoot 1080p video, the Canon clearly looks to have the upper hand over the D90. But a closer looks at the specifications of the cameras reveal the Nikon D90 to still be a fine camera, perhaps even a camera better suited to the more discerning photographer. The Nikon D90 is faster, with better build quality, and features a top-side LCD. On paper the Canon EOS 500D might appear to have an edge in ISO, but real-life results may favor the Nikon D90. The D90’s viewfinder is bigger and brighter than the 500D, and while it may not have the ability to shoot 1080p video, the 500D technically doesn’t either due to the 20 fps (meaning most users may opt to shoot video in 720p mode).
There’s likely another factor though, that will influence most consumers, and that’s the respective pricing of the two cameras. Body only, the Canon EOS 500D is $100 cheaper, and for the same price as the body only Nikon D90, Canon offers a kit with the 18-55mm IS lens. For a camera nearly as good as the D90 and the promise of higher resolution image files, it may be to good to pass up.
To find out more about just how the two cameras compare, we’ve compiled a comparative look of some of the more key specifications below. As you’ll see they’re quite close, but one thing’s clear: Canon has offered a very competitive camera at a compelling price.
Front View
Rear
Sensor
pixels |
size |
cleaning |
|
Canon EOS T1i/ 500D |
15.1 million effective pixels | 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor |
|
Nikon D90 |
12.3 million effective pixels | 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS | Image Sensor Cleaning |
File Sizes/File Formats/Video
image size |
formats |
Video |
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Canon EOS T1i/ 500D |
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Nikon D90 |
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Processing/AF Points/AF Modes
Processing |
AF Points |
AF Modes |
|
Canon EOS T1i/ 500D |
DIGIC IV | 9-point CMOS sensor |
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Nikon D90 |
EXPEED | 11 focus points (1 cross-type sensors) |
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Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder |
LCD Size |
LCD Resolution |
|
Canon EOS T1i/ 500D |
|
3″ TFT LCD |
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Nikon D90 |
|
3″ TFT LCD |
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FPS/ISO/Live View
FPS |
ISO |
Live View |
|
Canon EOS T1i/ 500D |
3.4 fps | 100-12800 |
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Nikon D90 |
4.5 fps | 100-6400 |
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Dimensions/Weight/Price
Dimensions |
Weight |
Price |
|
Canon EOS T1i/ 500D |
5.1×3.8×2.4in(129×98×62mm) | Weight: 16.9 oz | |
Nikon D90 |
5.2×4.1×3.0in(132×103×77mm) | Weight: 25.2 oz(713 g) |
For a direct image quality comparison of the 2 cameras, head no further than Imaging Resource’s invaluable “Comparometer”. To my eye, the Nikon D90 might have a slight edge at higher ISO due to its ability to maintain detail (Canon smudging more detail in order to surpress noise), though really, both cameras are performing at a level at or beyond what the enthusiast photographer might demand.
Source from:http://www.neutralday.com/canon-eos-rebel-t1i-500d-vs-nikon-d90-prosumer-battle/
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