Canon T8i vs Nikon D60

Let's take a closer look at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T8i was introduced 12 years after the D60 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T8i matches up versus the D60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Nikon D60. The whole galleries are available at Canon T8i Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon D60 has measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Compare the Canon T8i versus Nikon D60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the T8i against the D60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and D60 is 67 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and D60.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T8i to show extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern T8i provides an advantage in sensor tech.