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Nikon D90

The 2008 DSLR that was the first to record movies (720p/24). It has a 12.3MP APS-C sensor, 11-point AF, 4.5fps, a 3-inch screen and a built-in AF motor for older screw-drive lenses.

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Value & Depreciation
£700
Launch price
→
£25
Today
=
96%
Value drop
Over ~18 years, this camera has cost roughly £37/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Nikon D90

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Battery EN-EL3e 850 shots per charge (CIPA) Every EN-EL3e battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Nikon F lenses: 67mm1577mm1352mm1172mm682mm658mm546mm495mm4 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2008
Sensor
12.3MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
12.3 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
132 × 103 × 77mm
Weight
700g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
4.5fps
Battery Life
~850 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
720p/24
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, MC-DC2 remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
850 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
132 × 103 × 77mm
Weight (Grams)
700g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.5fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
3200
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
Below 1080p
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Nikon
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
£149
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.2
Street
5.0
Travel
4.5
Wedding & Events
4.5
Documentary
3.3
Sports & Action
4.8
Landscape
3.7
Wildlife
5.3
Casual
3.0
Food
3.6
Macro
3.3
Architecture
3.8
Astrophotography
5.0
✅ Great For

No genre scores highly on our engine. Its best fit is Wildlife (5.3/10).

⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.0 Held back by ease of use and portability.
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Macro 3.3 Held back by stabilisation and resolution.
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Documentary 3.3 Held back by video capability and audio.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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