Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
- Introduced April 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010
Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 60Da and Nikon S8100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and S8100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 60Da was released 20 months after the S8100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 60Da scores versus the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon S8100
60Da | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | September 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon 60Da
S8100 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon S8100
60Da | S8100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da features physical dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon 60Da and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 60Da versus the S8100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and S8100 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and S8100.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 60Da will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 60Da provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-04-07 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 shots | 220 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,499 | $299 |