Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100 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
- Introduced April 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Announced April 2011
- Replaced the Nikon D5000
- Newer Model is Nikon D5200
Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon 60Da and Nikon D5100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 60Da was brought out 12 months later than the D5100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 60Da scores against the D5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da & Nikon D5100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery & Nikon D5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D5100
60Da | D5100 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | April 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon 60Da
D5100 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D5100
60Da | D5100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 60Da enjoys outside measurements 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 D5100 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Canon 60Da and Nikon D5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 60Da against the D5100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D5100 is 59 and 66 respectively.
Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and D5100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 60Da to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 60Da is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D5100 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon D5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon D5100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-04-07 | 2011-04-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 pounds) | 560g (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 pictures | 660 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,499 | $0 |