Canon 60Da vs Nikon D800E

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon 60Da vs Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D800E (36MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60Da was launched 2 months before the D800E so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 60Da scores vs the D800E for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon D800E. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da comes with physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 60Da against the D800E.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and D800E is 59 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and D800E.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 60Da because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D800E will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.