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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D300S
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon 60Da versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the D500 (21MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60Da was released 4 years prior to the D500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 60Da scores against the D500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D500

 60Da D500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 60Da

 D500 60Da 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2012More recent by 45 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D500

 60Da D500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da has physical 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) whilst the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Examine the Canon 60Da versus Nikon D500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60Da vs the D500.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and D500.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D500 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography info
Nikon D500 Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography factors
Nikon D500 Street photography factors
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60Da
Sports photography with Nikon D500
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography highlights
Nikon D500 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
68
better than average battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (21MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,240 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D500 as a Vlogging camera
67
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
31
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Nikon D500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 pounds) 860g (1.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1324
Other
Battery life 1100 photos 1240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $1,499 $1,497