Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Nikon
D90
Historic enthusiast DX DSLR — first Nikon with HD video (720p24), 12.3MP sensor, 11-point AF, built-in flash commander, and proven F-mount ergonomics.
$999
Launch priceReleased Aug 2008
X100V is 11.4 years newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
D90
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD90 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD90 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 12.3 MP)
- BD90 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D90
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X100V is 10mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 35mm thinner than D90.
X100V is 42 g lighter than D90.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 88mm D90
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D90
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100V: mount data unavailable
D90
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 12.3 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 90 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D90
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only D90 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
D90
Pros
- ✓First Nikon DSLR with HD video
- ✓Built-in flash commander
- ✓Mature F-mount ecosystem
- ✓Strong used value for learning
- ✓Live View with contrast AF
Cons
- –12.3MP dated resolution
- –720p video only
- –4.5 fps burst
- –No modern connectivity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X100V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X100V or D90?
D90 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and D90?
X100V is 26.1 MP and D90 is 12.3 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and D90 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while D90 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the D90?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. D90 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and D90?
X100V weighs 478 g and D90 weighs 520 g, so the X100V is 42 g lighter.
Do the X100V and D90 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. D90: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and D90 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. D90: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the D90, giving the D90 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and D90 at $999. The D90 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.