Canon 60D vs Nikon D800E

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 60D versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D800E (36MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 60D was announced 19 months prior to the D800E making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 60D matches up versus the D800E with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D and Nikon D800E. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 60D provides outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 60D versus Nikon D800E in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 60D versus the D800E.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and D800E is 59 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and D800E.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 60D with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D800E will deliver extra detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be behind in sensor tech.