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Canon T6 vs Nikon D60

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Previous Model is Canon 1200D
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
  • Released March 2008
  • Old Model is Nikon D40X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5000
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon T6 versus Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T6 was manufactured 8 years after the D60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T6 grades vs the D60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Nikon D60

 T6 D60 
ReleasedMarch 2016March 2008More modern by 98 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon T6

 D60 T6 

Common features in the Canon T6 and Nikon D60

 T6 D60 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 has got external dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Compare the Canon T6 versus Nikon D60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the T6 and the D60.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and D60 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and D60.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T6 to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer T6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6
Portrait photography with Nikon D60
77
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography highlights
Nikon D60 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Sports photography camera
59
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (500 per charge)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D60 Travel photography highlights
55
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography info
Nikon D60 Landscape photography info
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging details
Nikon D60 Vlogging details
27
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
9
no video
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Nikon D60
 Canon EOS T6Nikon D60
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS T6 Nikon D60
Also referred to as EOS Rebel 1300D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-03-10 2008-03-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
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 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 522 gr (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.4
DXO Low light score 781 562
Other
Battery life 500 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $549 $398