Canon 60Da vs Nikon D300

Below is a extensive review of the Canon 60Da and Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60Da was manufactured 4 years later than the D300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 60Da matches up vs the D300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon D300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon D300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da has external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D300 has measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 60Da and the D300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D300 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and D300.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 60Da to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 60Da should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.