Canon 700D vs Nikon D60

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 700D and Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 700D was manufactured 5 years after the D60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 700D scores against the D60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D and Nikon D60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 700D features outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Nikon D60 has dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 700D and Nikon D60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 700D compared to the D60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and D60 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and D60.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 700D to give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 700D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.