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Just-announced Nikon D90 vs. just-reduced Canon EOS 40D
Now that Nikon has finally announced the long-awaited Nikon D90--just days after Canon announced the EOS 50D, dropping the price on its predecessor the 40D--the big question on many people's minds is "should I buy a Nikon D90 or a Canon 40D?" Or, "what will $99.05 buy me?"
Now that Nikon has finally announced the long-awaited Nikon D90--just days after Canon announced the EOS 50D, dropping the price on its predecessor the 40D--the big question on many people's minds is "should I buy a Nikon D90 or a Canon 40D?" Or, "what will $99.05 buy me?"
So, without further ado, a quick comparison of the specs (the big standout being that the D90 is the first DSLR to shoot video):
| Nikon D90 | Canon EOS 40D | |
| Price | $995.99 (body-only) | $1099 (body-only) |
| Sensor | 12.3 megapixels15.8x23.6mm CMOS | 10.1 megapixels14.8x22.2mm CMOS |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 4.5 fps | 6.5 fps |
| LCD | 3-inch, 920,000 pixels | 3-inch, 230,000 pixels |
| Autofocus | 11-point | 9-point |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 | ISO 100-3200 |
| Live View | Yes | Yes |
| Live View Face Detection | Yes | No |
| Movie Mode | YES!!! | No |
| Dimensions | 5.2x4.1x3.0 inches | 5.7x4.2x2.9 inches |
| Weight | 22 oz | 26.1 oz |