At A Glance

Nikon scores high for offering great image quality and terrific design--including rudimentary video recording, a DSLR first.

Manufacturer’s Description

Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality and a cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 exceeds the demands of passionate photographers.

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.2 inches
Depth 3.0 inches
Height 4.1 inches
Weight 2.53125 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 18.0 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Good
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Superior
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 55.4
Number of Shots 500
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 76.8
Image Quality, Sharpness 54.5
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 62.1
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 60.7
Image Quality, Color--Auto 53.1
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 91.1
Image Quality, Color 56.9
Image Quality, Overall 56.1
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 52.5
Image Quality, Distortion 83.9
Image Quality Score Superior
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 76.6