Canon 100D vs Nikon D60
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched July 2013
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
- Newer Model is Canon SL2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D40X
- Newer Model is Nikon D5000

Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon 100D vs Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D60 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 100D was revealed 5 years after the D60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 100D grades versus the D60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D and Nikon D60. The full galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D60
100D | D60 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | March 2008 | More modern by 66 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon 100D
D60 | 100D |
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Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D60
100D | D60 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 100D enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has specifications of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 100D and the D60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and D60 is 73 and 70 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and D60.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 100D to provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 100D should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 100D vs Nikon D60 Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D60 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Nikon D60 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2008-03-19 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lb) | 522 grams (1.15 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 500 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $398 |