Canon 60D vs Nikon D700

Let's look more closely at the Canon 60D vs Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 60D was brought out 2 years after the D700 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 60D grades versus the D700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D enjoys outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D700 has proportions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 60D against the D700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and D700 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and D700.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 60D because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon 60D will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 60D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.