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Canon 60D vs Canon 70D

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Canon EOS 70D front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 50D
  • Updated by Canon 70D
Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • Newer Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 60D versus Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the 70D (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 60D was released 4 years prior to the 70D which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 60D scores versus the 70D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 70D

 60D 70D 

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 60D

 70D 60D 
ReleasedOctober 2013November 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60D and Canon 70D

 60D 70D 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D has physical dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Canon 70D has dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon 60D versus Canon 70D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60D vs the 70D.

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and 70D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and 70D.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 70D to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography details
Canon 70D Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Canon 70D
66
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 70D as a Sports photography camera
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
great battery (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography advice
Canon 70D Travel photography advice
68
great battery (1,100 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
69
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography features
Canon 70D Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (1,100 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging info
Canon 70D Vlogging info
67
selfie friendly screen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
69
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
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Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Canon 70D
 Canon EOS 60DCanon EOS 70D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 70D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-11-10 2013-10-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points 9 19
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD Clear View II TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 755g (1.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 68
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.6
DXO Low light score 813 926
Other
Battery life 1100 photos 920 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $899 $758