Compare the Canon EOS 500D vs Nikon D90

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Important Differences

Canon 500D

Nikon D90
HD (1080p/20fps) vs HD (720p/24fps) They both record HD, but the Canon 500D records at a higher resolution
12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO The Canon 500D's max boost light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
520 g vs 703 g The Canon 500D weighs 26% less
3.4 fps vs 4.5 fps The Nikon D90 shoots 32% faster
Mar 25, 2009 vs Aug 27, 2008 The Canon 500D is 7 months newer
15.1 megapixels vs 12.3 megapixels The Canon 500D takes higher resolution photos by 19%

Important Similarities

Canon 500D

Nikon D90
3.0", 920k dots vs 3.0", 920k dots They have very similar screens
No vs No Neither camera has a full frame 35mm sensor
Yes vs Yes Both cameras have a built in flash
3,200 ISO vs 3,200 ISO They have the same maximum light sensitivity
CMOS vs CMOS They have the same type of sensor
SDHC vs SDHC They use the same type of memory cards

Winner: Canon EOS 500D

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Pros

Cons
Flash 5.0 / 5.0
LCD Display 4.5 / 5.0
Low light capability 3.5 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 4.5 / 5.0
Records movies 5.0 / 5.0

Specifications
  • 15.1 megapixels
  • Record movies up to 1080p at 20fps (HD)
  • 3" LCD, 920k dots
  • 62 mm (2.4") thick
  • Weighs 520 g (1.1 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 3.4 fps
  • 3200 ISO max (12800 ISO with boost)
  • Flash range of 13 m
  • 332.3 mm² image sensor (22.3 mm x 14.9 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Automatic
  • Announced Mar 25, 2009

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Runner up: Nikon D90

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Pros

Cons
Flash 5.0 / 5.0
LCD Display 4.5 / 5.0
Low light capability 3.5 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 4.5 / 5.0
Records movies 3.5 / 5.0

Specifications
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • Record movies up to 720p at 24fps (HD)
  • 3" LCD, 920k dots
  • 77 mm (3") thick
  • Weighs 703 g (1.5 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 4.5 fps
  • 3200 ISO max (6400 ISO with boost)
  • Flash range of 17 m
  • 372.9 mm² image sensor (23.6 mm x 15.8 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction
  • Announced Aug 27, 2008

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