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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced April 2012
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D600
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D610 (24MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 60Da was introduced 18 months before the D610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 60Da scores against the D610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D610

 60Da D610 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 60Da

 D610 60Da 
AnnouncedOctober 2013April 2012More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D610

 60Da D610 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da offers exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 60Da compared to the D610.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and D610 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and D610.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 60Da using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon D610 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography info
Nikon D610 Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography advice
Nikon D610 Street photography advice
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography details
Nikon D610 Sports photography details
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery life (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
71
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography features
Nikon D610 Travel photography features
68
good battery life (1,100 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
66
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 60Da
Landscape photography with Nikon D610
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (1,100 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging info
Nikon D610 Vlogging info
67
display is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
30
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D610
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 60Da Nikon D610
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-07 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 850g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 94
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2925
Other
Battery life 1100 pictures 900 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $1,499 $1,600