Canon 60D vs Nikon D780

Let's look much closer at the Canon 60D versus Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D780 (25MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 60D was manufactured 10 years before the D780 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 60D grades versus the D780 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D780. The entire galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features 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) while the Nikon D780 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

See the Canon 60D versus Nikon D780 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 60D compared to the D780.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and D780 is 59 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and D780.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 60D because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D780 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.