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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D7000
  • Later Model is Nikon D7200
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 60Da and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D7100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was manufactured 12 months prior to the D7100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 60Da matches up versus the D7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D7100

 60Da D7100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 60Da

 D7100 60Da 
AnnouncedApril 2013April 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D7100

 60Da D7100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da comes with outside dimensions 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 D7100 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 60Da against the D7100.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D7100 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and D7100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography advice
Nikon D7100 Street photography advice
66
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography details
Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
68
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
66
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography info
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging information
Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
67
selfie friendly display
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
30
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D7100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 60Da Nikon D7100
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-07 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View TFT color LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 765 grams (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 1100 images 950 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $1,499 $800