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Canon T6s vs Nikon D60

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(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
  • Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Successor is Canon 77D
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D40X
  • Replacement is Nikon D5000
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon T6s vs Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and D60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6s was launched 6 years after the D60 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T6s matches up vs the D60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon D60

 T6s D60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2008More modern by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon T6s

 D60 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon D60

 T6s D60 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s features exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D60 has dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T6s and the D60.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and D60 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and D60.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T6s to render greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher T6s is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography information
Nikon D60 Street photography information
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography details
Nikon D60 Sports photography details
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Travel photography camera
66
includes touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography information
Nikon D60 Landscape photography information
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Nikon D60
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Nikon D60
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sNikon D60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Nikon D60
Also called as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2008-03-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 3
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 522 grams (1.15 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $849 $398