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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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 D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D780
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 60Da versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 60Da was brought out 3 years earlier than the D750 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 60Da matches up vs the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D750

 60Da D750 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 60Da

 D750 60Da 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2012Newer by 29 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D750

 60Da D750 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da comes with outer 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 D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60Da versus Nikon D750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 60Da compared to the D750.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and D750 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and D750.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D750 will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 60Da will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography information
Nikon D750 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography features
Nikon D750 Street photography features
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography highlights
Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
77
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography info
Nikon D750 Travel photography info
68
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
68
great battery (1,230 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,230 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60Da
Vlogging with Nikon D750
67
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
30
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D750
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Nikon D750
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-07 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lbs) 840 grams (1.85 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2956
Other
Battery life 1100 images 1230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $1,499 $2,000