Canon 60D vs Canon 70D
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Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Key Specs
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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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Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 70D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery and Canon 70D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 70D
60D | 70D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 60D
70D | 60D | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Canon 70D
60D | 70D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and 70D is 59 and 59 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-60D-vs-Canon-EOS-70D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-60D-vs-Canon-EOS-70D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 60D vs Canon 70D Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Canon EOS 70D | |
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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 |