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SENSOR Effective pixels: 16 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4928 x 3264
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 17 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: 100 - 6400 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (100 - 25600 with boost)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 39
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Weather and dust resistant)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1050
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D7000 highest resolution of 4928 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D90 highest resolution of 4288 x 2848 pixels (12 megapixels). The D90 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Nikon D7000: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) versus APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm). This is very important advantage of this camera as large sensor lets you to produce pictures of the more professional quality. The Nikon D7000 has a wider ISO range of 100-6400 in compare with 200-3200 ISO range of the D90. Such ISO numbers let the photographer to produce good quality pictures in low light conditions. The Nikon D7000 has more focus points in compare with the D90: 39 vs 11. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving subject.
The Nikon D7000 display is better as it offers more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the D90 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The D7000 provides better fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D7000 is environmentally sealed i.e. the camera provides protection from rain, snow, dust and sand. The Nikon D7000 battery life is better than the D90 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 1050 shots with the D7000 and only 850 with the D90. The Nikon D90 weighs 703g which is 77g less in comparison with the weight of the D7000.
The Nikon D7000 has 12 advantages and the D90 only 3 so the D7000 is the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon