Upgrade Guide

Nikon D700→Nikon D90

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D700

£133

2008

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Upgrade to

Nikon

D90

£25 (-£108)

2008

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The D90 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D700. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D700	D90
Price	£133	£25
Released	2008	2008
Sensor	12.1MP full-frame CMOS	12.3MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	12MP	12MP	↑
Video	No video	720p/24
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode)	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	4.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~1000 shots (CIPA)	~850 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1075g (with battery)	700g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.72x	Optical pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single SD slot

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