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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released April 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Previous Model is Canon 1000D
  • Renewed by Canon 1200D
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D40X
  • Replacement is Nikon D5000
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the D60 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was brought out 3 years later than the D60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1100D matches up vs the D60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D60

 1100D D60 
AnnouncedApril 2011March 2008Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon 1100D

 D60 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D60

 1100D D60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1100D comes with external measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon D60 has specifications of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1100D vs the D60.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and D60 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and D60.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 1100D to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent 1100D will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D60 Portrait photography advice
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Nikon D60
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography factors
Nikon D60 Sports photography factors
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (700 shots)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery (700 shots)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Nikon D60
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (700 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D60 as a Vlogging camera
22
includes face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
9
can't record video
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D60
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D60
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D60
Also called as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-04-13 2008-03-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 522 grams (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 755 562
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $398