Reasons to choose D90
Released in 2008, D90 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 703 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D90
vs Samsung GX-1L
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D90369 mm²
GX-1L- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.1%
The D90 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D90MetricGX-1L
12.3 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.5 × 15.7
5.51 µmPixel pitch7.78 µm
30.32 µm²Pixel area60.48 µm²
3.3 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.53
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
703 gWeight570 g
SD/SDHCStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D90 has the larger sensor area. The GX-1L has the lighter body. The D90 has the higher effective resolution. The D90 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GX-1L
Released in 2006, GX-1L has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 570 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.