Canon 760D vs Nikon D60
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced February 2015
- Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Older Model is Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Launched March 2008
- Earlier Model is Nikon D40X
- Replacement is Nikon D5000

Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 760D versus Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and D60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 760D was unveiled 6 years later than the D60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 760D matches up versus the D60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 760D & Nikon D60. The full galleries are provided at Canon 760D Gallery & Nikon D60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D60
760D | D60 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2008 | More recent by 84 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon 760D
D60 | 760D |
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Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D60
760D | D60 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 760D has got outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon D60 has sizing of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).
See the Canon 760D versus Nikon D60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 760D compared to the D60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and D60 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 760D and D60.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 760D to offer extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern 760D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 760D vs Nikon D60 Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D60 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2008-03-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lb) | 522g (1.15 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 915 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 500 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $849 | $398 |