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Canon 60D vs Nikon D60

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 50D
  • Later Model is Canon 70D
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D40X
  • Renewed by Nikon D5000
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 60D and Nikon D60, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D60 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60D was unveiled 2 years after the D60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 60D scores against the D60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D60

 60D D60 
AnnouncedNovember 2010March 2008Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon 60D

 D60 60D 

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D60

 60D D60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D comes with outer measurements 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 D60 has proportions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60D and Nikon D60 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 change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60D against the D60.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D60 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and D60.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 60D to produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent 60D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D60 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon 60D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Street photography camera
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography info
Nikon D60 Sports photography info
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography details
Nikon D60 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (1,100 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D60 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,100 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D60 Vlogging highlights
67
selfie friendly display
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D60
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D60
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon D60
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-11-10 2008-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 3
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 522 grams (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.4
DXO Low light rating 813 562
Other
Battery life 1100 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $899 $398