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Canon 60D vs Nikon D850

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 50D
  • Later Model is Canon 70D
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D810
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D850

 60D D850 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon 60D

 D850 60D 
IntroducedAugust 2017November 2010More modern by 82 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kClearer display (+1319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D850

 60D D850 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 size comparison

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

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Nikon D850
66
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
66
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography information
Nikon D850 Sports photography information
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,840 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60D
Travel photography with Nikon D850
68
better than average battery power (1,100 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
better than average battery power (1,840 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,840 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60D
Vlogging with Nikon D850
67
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
29
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D850
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D850
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon D850
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-10 2017-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 153
Cross type focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lb) 1015 grams (2.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 100
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 14.8
DXO Low light rating 813 2660
Other
Battery life 1100 photos 1840 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $899 $2,997