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Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon 50D
  • Refreshed by Canon 70D
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D3100
  • Updated by Nikon D3300
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 60D versus Nikon D3200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D3200 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60D was released 20 months before the D3200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the 60D scores versus the D3200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D3200

 60D D3200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 60D

 D3200 60D 
RevealedJuly 2012November 2010More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D3200

 60D D3200 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 Nikon D3200 has proportions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60D against the D3200.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D3200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and D3200.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D3200 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
78
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography information
Nikon D3200 Street photography information
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography information
Nikon D3200 Sports photography information
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
great battery life (1,100 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
65
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3200 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery life (1,100 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
59
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (1,100 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging features
Nikon D3200 Vlogging features
67
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
27
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D3200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 60D Nikon D3200
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-11-10 2012-07-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 505 gr (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 81
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.2
DXO Low light score 813 1131
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 540 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $530