Compare canon 50d and nikon d90

Comparing the Canon 50D against the Nikon D90 is not as easy as it might sound, while these two are in a similar price range, Nikon has does a couple of things to make the D90 more usable like adding the video format (Canon now has full HD 29fps in T2i). Now you can have a pro level DSLR with the capability of shooting up to 1,280 x 720 pixels (24 fps) in AVI! The 50D not to be out done has upped the Mega Pixel Ante with it's impressive 15. MP sensor, however the metering range is wider on the Nikon.

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General conclusion
The closest detail of the D90 Vs the 50D is the retail price, from there they take a departure to prograde DSLR for the Canon and Prosumer video camera for the Nikon. The 50D's 6.3 FPS at 15 MP is a serious shooter, but the D90 while at 12 MP (plenty for any semi pro) jams in HD at 24 FPS with mic sensitivity adjustments.

Nikon metering and the AVI capture might be worth the choice, but your going to give up some of the speed that the DIGI IIII brings to the table. If total MP is not a major consideration, or FPS then the D90 might be your ticket. Be sure compare this with the Canon T1!