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Canon 300D vs Nikon D60

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Announced September 2003
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Later Model is Canon 350D
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Old Model is Nikon D40X
  • Successor is Nikon D5000
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 300D versus Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and D60 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was introduced 5 years prior to the D60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 300D scores vs the D60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Nikon D60

 300D D60 

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon 300D

 D60 300D 
IntroducedMarch 2008September 2003More modern by 55 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k118kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Nikon D60

 300D D60 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 300D has outside dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Nikon D60 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 300D and the D60.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and D60 is 63 and 70 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and D60.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D60 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D Street photography advice
Nikon D60 Street photography advice
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography features
Nikon D60 Sports photography features
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography factors
Nikon D60 Travel photography factors
43
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
46
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D Vlogging information
Nikon D60 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 300D vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Nikon D60
 Canon EOS 300DNikon D60
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 300D Nikon D60
Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2003-09-04 2008-03-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3072 x 2048 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 118k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 645 grams (1.42 lbs) 522 grams (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.4
DXO Low light score 544 562
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $54 $398