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Canon 60D vs Nikon S02

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon 50D
  • New Model is Canon 70D
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Released September 2013
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Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 60D and Nikon S02, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and S02 (13MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and S02 (1/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 60D was released 3 years earlier than the S02 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 60D grades vs the S02 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon S02

 60D S02 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Canon 60D

 S02 60D 
ReleasedSeptember 2013November 2010More recent by 34 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon S02

 60D S02 

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 60D offers exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60D and Nikon S02 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 60D compared to the S02.

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and S02 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and S02.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 60D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 60D will render more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 60D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
33
MP count decent (13MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography info
Nikon S02 Street photography info
66
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography highlights
Nikon S02 Sports photography highlights
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
great battery life (1,100 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60D
Travel photography with Nikon S02
68
great battery life (1,100 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
59
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography information
Nikon S02 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (1,100 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging features
Nikon S02 Vlogging features
67
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon 60D vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon S02
 Canon EOS 60DNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon Coolpix S02
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2010-11-10 2013-09-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Launch price $899 $177