Canon 60D vs Nikon D610

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 60D vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D610 (24MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 60D was introduced 3 years before the D610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 60D matches up vs the D610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D610 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 60D against the D610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and D610 is 59 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and D610.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 60D having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D610 will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be behind in sensor tech.