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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3100
  • Successor is Nikon D3300
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D40X
  • New Model is Nikon D5000
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and D60 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3200 was announced 4 years later than the D60 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D3200 matches up vs the D60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D60

 D3200 D60 
AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2008Fresher by 53 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Nikon D3200

 D60 D3200 

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D60

 D3200 D60 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D60 has proportions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D3200 vs the D60.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and D60 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and D60.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D3200 to provide extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D3200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography details
Nikon D60 Portrait photography details
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography info
Nikon D60 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography factors
Nikon D60 Sports photography factors
65
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3200
Travel photography with Nikon D60
59
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (500 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D60 as a Vlogging camera
27
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D60
 Nikon D3200Nikon D60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3200 Nikon D60
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-07-25 2008-03-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6016 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 gr (1.11 pounds) 522 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1131 562
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $398