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Canon 60D vs Nikon D500

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon 50D
  • Later Model is Canon 70D
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D300S
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 60D vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the D500 (21MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60D was released 6 years earlier than the D500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 60D grades versus the D500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D500

 60D D500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 60D

 D500 60D 
LaunchedJanuary 2016November 2010More modern by 62 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1040kSharper screen (+1319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D500

 60D D500 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D500 has measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

See the Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 60D vs the D500.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and D500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography features
Nikon D500 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Nikon D500
66
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
68
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography features
Nikon D500 Sports photography features
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,100 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography factors
Nikon D500 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (1,100 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
better than average battery power (1,240 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,240 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging factors
Nikon D500 Vlogging factors
67
selfie friendly display
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
31
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 60D Nikon D500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-10 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 12800 1640000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 153
Cross focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 860 grams (1.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 14.0
DXO Low light score 813 1324
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs 1240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $899 $1,497