Canon EOS
50D
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Nikon
D90
50D
D90
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recommendations
Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price
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Canon EOS 50D |
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Nikon D90 |  |
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Snapsort recommends the Nikon D90. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro DSLR with a entry-level DSLR. |
differences
Reasons to consider the Canon 50D |
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Shoots faster | 6.3 fps | vs | 4.5 fps |  |
40% faster continuous shooting | ||||
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More lenses available | 149 lenses | vs | 131 lenses | |
More than 10% more lenses available | ||||
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Higher resolution | 15.1 MP | vs | 12.3 MP | |
More than 20% higher resolution | ||||
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Much faster max shutter speed | 1/8000s | vs | 1/4000s | |
2x faster max shutter speed | ||||
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Better boost ISO | 12,800 ISO | vs | 6,400 ISO | |
The 50D's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better | ||||
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Thinner | 2.9" | vs | 3" | |
Almost the same | ||||
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Reasons to consider the Nikon D90 |
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Shoots movies | 720p @ 24fps | vs | None | |
Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures | ||||
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Significantly better image quality | 73.0 | vs | 63.0 | |
Around 20% better image quality | ||||
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Significantly more dynamic range | 12.5 EV | vs | 11.4 EV | |
1.6 f-stops more dynamic range | ||||
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Lower noise at high ISO | 977 ISO | vs | 696 ISO | |
The D90 has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance | ||||
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Better color depth | 22.7 bits | vs | 21.8 bits | |
Distinguishes around 90% more colors | ||||
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Larger viewfinder | 0.63x | vs | 0.59x | |
More than 10% larger viewfinder | ||||
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Better viewfinder coverage | 96% | vs | 95% | |
Almost the same | ||||
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Slightly larger sensor | APS-C 23x15mm | vs | APS-C 22x14mm | |
More than 10% larger sensor | ||||
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Smaller | 132x103x77 mm | vs | 146x108x74 mm | |
More than 10% smaller | ||||
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Lighter | 703 g | vs | 822 g | |
Around 20% lighter | ||||
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similarities
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competitors
Shared Competitors |
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Canon EOS Rebel T2iEntry-level DSLR $799 - $853 body only $849 - $975 with 18-55mm lens |
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Canon EOS 7DPro DSLR $1,550 - $1,900 body only $1,769 - $1,900 with 28-135mm lens |
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Nikon D5000Entry-level DSLR $630 - $680 body only $750 - $766 with 18-55mm lens |
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Nikon D300SPro DSLR $1,489 - $1,700 body only $2,190 - $2,550 with 18-200mm lens |
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Canon EOS Rebel T1iEntry-level DSLR $579 - $700 body only $695 - $1,069 with 18-55mm lens |
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Nikon D3000Entry-level DSLR $559 body only $469 - $550 with 18-55mm lens |
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Sony Alpha NEX-5Mirrorless interchangeable-lens $650 with 16mm lens |
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Canon EOS 50D Competitors |
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTiEntry-level DSLR $759 body only $733 with 18-55mm lens |
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Nikon D90 Competitors |
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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D90. |
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