Nikon D90 Review

Specifications

Effective pixels

12.3 million


Image sensor

CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX format


Image size (pixels)

4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]


Sensitivity

ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available


Storage media

SD memory cards, SDHC compliant


Monitor

3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment


Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering


Exposure modes

Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)


Interface

Hi-Speed USB


Power sources

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 (optional) with one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries (Battery Holder MS-D200 is required when using R6/AA-size batteries)


Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)


Weight

Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover