How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon D7500 vs Canon EOS 90D
Short AnswerCanon EOS 90D wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS 90D
Autofocus PointsNikon D7500
Battery LifeCanon EOS 90D
WeightCanon EOS 90D
Launch PriceCanon EOS 90D
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A20.9
B32.5
Battery (Shots)
A950
B1300
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A720
B701
AF Points
A51
B45
Form Factor
135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm
140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon D7500 If…
- Higher autofocus points (51 vs 45 )
Choose Canon EOS 90D If…
- Higher resolution (32.5 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- Higher battery life (1300 shots vs 950 shots)
- Lighter body (701 g vs 720 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1199 vs $1249.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon D7500 | Canon EOS 90D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP | 32.5 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 51 | 45 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 8 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | — | 11 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism | Optical pentaprism |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 720 g | 701 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 950 Shots | 1300 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1249.95 | 1199 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.