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Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon 50D
  • Newer Model is Canon 70D
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 60D and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60D was unveiled 7 years earlier than the D7500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 60D matches up against the D7500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D7500

 60D D7500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 60D

 D7500 60D 
ReleasedApril 2017November 2010More modern by 78 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D7500

 60D D7500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 60D has got outside dimensions 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 D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 60D versus the D7500.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and D7500.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7500 to result in more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography details
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Street photography highlights
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Sports photography highlights
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
good battery (1,100 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60D
Travel photography with Nikon D7500
68
good battery (1,100 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography information
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography information
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
67
display is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D7500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon D7500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-10 2017-04-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 1640000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 720 grams (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 86
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 14.0
DXO Low light rating 813 1483
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 950 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $899 $1,247