Nikon D90

4701 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4701 reviews of Nikon D90. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the lens and price. The image quality and performance also get good feedback, whereas reviews about the software and exposure are mixed. There are some critical opinions about the memory and storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D90 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D90

alaTest has collected and analyzed 383 user reviews of Nikon D90 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the image quality and lens. The portability and price also get good feedback.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D90

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1073 user reviews of Nikon D90 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the image quality and portability are overall positive. The price and performance also get good feedback.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon D90

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon D90 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the performance. The price also gets good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Nikon D90's 720p movie mode gets critiqued

While being the first DSLR to shoot HD video sounds mighty excellent on paper, it's not worth much if the execution isn't there, right? The general consensus was that Nikon's D90 was a stellar DSLR, but the 720p movie mode was simply a so-so cherry ...

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Expert review by : Kathleen Cullen (pcworld.com)

Nikon D90

Nikon rocked the DSLR world when it announced the D90, the first digital SLR camera to incorporate video recording. That feature needs refinement, but purely as a photographer's tool, the D90 stacks up as a worthy successor to the Nikon D80 on several...

Ease of use and handling ; High-quality images

No audio recording for stills ; Live View not good for stills shooting

Nikon scores high for offering great image quality and terrific design--including rudimentary video recording, a DSLR first.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Jackson Lynch (wired.com)

Review: Nikon D90 DSLR

Problem: DSLRs take the best pictures, but you don't. No offense, but you need a camera that's smarter than its user. The 12.3-megapixel D90 is...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is notable for being the first digital SLR to shoot video (in HD, no less)—)—a nice extra for an already quite capable shooter.

Solid image quality. Excellent color fidelity. Low noise, even at high ISOs. Shoots HD video.

Controls aren't very intuitive. Relatively low still-image resolution. Video features are limited.

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Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Richard Butler , Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Nikon D90 Review

Almost exactly two years after the D80 was announced comes its replacement, the rather predictably named D90. The D80 has been one of Nikon's quiet successes, and even today, despite being positively Methuselah-like in digital camera terms it continues...

Image quality comparable with its peers Excellent viewfinder Superb high resolution LCD monitor Automatic chromatic aberration correction improves performance from all lenses Punchy but not un-natural colors (and plenty of control if you want to change...

Over-enthusiastic metering a little prone to blown highlights Very soft (default) JPEG output compared to its peers We believe more of the captured dynamic range could be incorporated into Jpegs Menus getting long and complex (though well organized and...

We described the D80 as a photographer's camera and, despite the addition of video, the D90 appears to share that same ethos. On a purely specification level, it's a highly competitive piece of kit, but it's the way the features have been chosen and...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon D90 review: Nikon D90

Nikon D90

First-rate performance; solid, well-constructed body with nice viewfinder; video capture capability; great photo quality.

Middling kit lens; poor HDMI output implementation.

Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Jackson Lynch (wired.com)

Review: Nikon D90

Sometimes the mere notion of being “number two” can light a motivational fire under your keister. Look at some famous folks who, despite being considered...

Enormous image sensor blows open the door to some of the finest 12.3-megapixel images we’ve produced yet. Nikon’s top-of-the-line high-res 3-inch LCD is prettier than looking at a supermodel with beer goggles. In-camera dust reduction is spot on at...

Only manual focus in the video mode. Seriously, this is really the only problem we had with the D90 and even that was a stretch

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D90 SLR Review

MELVILLE, N.Y. (Aug. 27, 2008) - Nikon Inc. today announced the D90, a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera that redefines the creative boundaries of digital photography allowing photographers to easily create stunning still images and High...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Nikon D90

In conclusion the Nikon D90 is a great camera for beginners and experts alike. A mid-range D-SLR with the quick startup and functionality of a point-and-shoot and high end functionality of any interchangeable lens camera, the D90 is the best of both...

12.3 megapixel3 inch LCDActive D-lightingHD capable movie modeFace detection

If you are in the market for a new digital camera, and you love the ease of

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon D90 review

The D90 as a possible successor to the D80 was a consistent rumor in the air. Yet two years would pass by before the Nikon D90 was actually here. The moment we held the Nikon D90 in our hands for the first time, we had to search for the differences in...

Nikon is treading the war path at least that is what it is starting to look like. One after the other DSLR is being introduced, all of them equipped with the many renewed features or innovative image solutions. It's a tough struggle to conquer a much...

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