Canon 60D vs Nikon D850

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon 60D vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D850 (46MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 60D was brought out 7 years earlier than the D850 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 60D scores against the D850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D and Nikon D850. The entire galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D has got outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D850 has measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 60D vs the D850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and D850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and D850.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 60D featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D850 will resolve greater detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.