Canon 60Da vs Nikon D700

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 60Da and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 60Da was brought out 3 years later than the D700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 60Da matches up vs the D700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon D700. The entire galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da provides physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 60Da vs the D700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D700 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and D700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 60Da featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon 60Da will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 60Da should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.