Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon D60

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon D60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the D60 (10MP) is pretty close but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and D60 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 12 months after the D60 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1100 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1100 IS grades against the D60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Nikon D60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Nikon D60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon D60 has sizing of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the D60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and D60 is 93 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and D60.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A1100 IS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A1100 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.