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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
54
Overall
57
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Previous Model is Canon 1100D
  • Later Model is Canon T6
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40X
  • Later Model is Nikon D5000
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and D60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1200D was unveiled 5 years later than the D60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1200D scores versus the D60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Nikon D60

 1200D D60 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2008More recent by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon 1200D

 D60 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Nikon D60

 1200D D60 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D provides outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon D60 has dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1200D vs the D60.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and D60 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and D60.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 1200D to result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1200D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D60 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Nikon D60
55
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (500 shots)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography factors
Nikon D60 Travel photography factors
55
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1200D
Vlogging with Nikon D60
27
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1200D vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Nikon D60
 Canon EOS 1200DNikon D60
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1200D Nikon D60
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-02-12 2008-03-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480g (1.06 lb) 522g (1.15 lb)
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 All around score 63 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 724 562
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $549 $398