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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost 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 D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7200
Photography Glossary

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon 60Da and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60Da was brought out 6 years earlier than the D7500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 60Da scores vs the D7500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D7500

 60Da D7500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 60Da

 D7500 60Da 
LaunchedApril 2017April 2012Fresher by 61 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D7500

 60Da D7500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da enjoys outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon 60Da and Nikon D7500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 60Da vs the D7500.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and D7500.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7500 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 60Da will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography details
Nikon D7500 Sports photography details
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
good battery life (1,100 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography information
Nikon D7500 Travel photography information
68
good battery life (1,100 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography info
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (1,100 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60Da
Vlogging with Nikon D7500
67
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D7500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Nikon D7500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-07 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 1640000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 pounds) 720g (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 950 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,499 $1,247