Canon EOS 2000D vs Nikon D90

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 2000D and Nikon D90. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 2000D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D90 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS 2000D were released 2018 and Nikon D90 was released 2008. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 2000D 2018
Nikon D90 2008

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 2000D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D90 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 2000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D90 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 2000D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D90 has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 2000D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D90 12,3 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Canon EOS 2000D has a 97 % larger resolution than Nikon D90. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 2000D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D90. Canon EOS 2000D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D90 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 2000D 100-6400
Nikon D90 200-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 2000D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D90

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 2000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D90 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 2000D 3
Nikon D90 4,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 2000D and Nikon D90 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D90 weighs 703 gr (equal to 1,55 lb) which is 48% heavier than Canon EOS 2000D and its 475 gr (or 1,05 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 2000D 475 gr
1,05 lb
Nikon D90 703 gr
1,55 lb