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Canon 60D vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon 50D
  • Updated by Canon 70D
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
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Canon 60D vs Nikon Df Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 60D vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the Df (16MP) is pretty close but the 60D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 60D was brought out 4 years earlier than the Df which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 60D scores against the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon Df

 60D Df 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 60D

 Df 60D 
AnnouncedDecember 2013November 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon Df

 60D Df 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D has got exterior dimensions 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 Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60D vs Nikon Df in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 60D and the Df.

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and Df.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 60D featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon 60D will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography advice
Nikon Df Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Nikon Df
66
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
better than average battery (1,100 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,400 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60D
Travel photography with Nikon Df
68
better than average battery (1,100 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
60
better than average battery (1,400 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (1,100 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
67
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 60D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 60DNikon Df
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60D Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-11-10 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.1
DXO Low light rating 813 3279
Other
Battery life 1100 pictures 1400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $899 $2,747