Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500
59 Imaging
58 Features
80 Overall
66


60 Imaging
66 Features
92 Overall
76
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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

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).

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.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D7500. The full galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D7500
60D | D7500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 60D
D7500 | 60D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | April 2017 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 78 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon 60D and Nikon D7500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Nikon 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 |