Canon 60D vs Nikon D300
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Released March 2008
- Succeeded the Nikon D200
- Later Model is Nikon D300S
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Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 60D vs Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D300 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 60D was manufactured 2 years after the D300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 60D matches up against the D300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D300. The entire galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D300
| 60D | D300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2010 |  | March 2008 | More modern by 33 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 60D
| D300 | 60D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D300
| 60D | D300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 60D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 60D has got exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D300 has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 60D and the D300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and D300 is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon 60D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and D300.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 60D to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 60D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
| Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D300 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-11-10 | 2008-03-12 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lbs) | 925 gr (2.04 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 66 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 813 | 679 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1100 photos | 1000 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $899 | $1,100 |
