Canon 60D vs Nikon D7200

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 60D versus Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60D was released 5 years before the D7200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 60D matches up versus the D7200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D and Nikon D7200. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D offers outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Canon 60D versus Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 60D and the D7200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D7200 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and D7200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D7200 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.