Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon D500. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D500
60Da | D500 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 60Da
D500 | 60Da | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | April 2012 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1319k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D500
60Da | D500 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.
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.
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D500 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon D500 | |
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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 |