Canon 60Da vs Nikon D610

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon D610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.