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Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • Replacement is Canon 70D
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60D was launched 5 years prior to the D810A which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 60D grades vs the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D810A

 60D D810A 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 60D

 D810A 60D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2010Newer by 51 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D810A

 60D D810A 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D features outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 60D versus the D810A.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D810A is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and D810A.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 60D due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D810A will give extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography highlights
Nikon D810A Street photography highlights
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography info
Nikon D810A Sports photography info
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery power (1,100 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60D
Travel photography with Nikon D810A
68
good battery power (1,100 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
69
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography features
Nikon D810A Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,200 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
67
screen is selfie friendly
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
30
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D810A
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon D810A
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-10 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 880 gr (1.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 813 not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 1200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $899 $3,800