Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D3200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D3200
60D | D3200 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 60D
D3200 | 60D | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D3200
60D | D3200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon 60D versus Nikon D3200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 60D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D3200 | |
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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 |