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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D3200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3400
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D40X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5000
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and D60 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was released 6 years after the D60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D3300 scores vs the D60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D60

 D3300 D60 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2008Newer by 75 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Nikon D3300

 D60 D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D60

 D3300 D60 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has sizing of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D3300 against the D60.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and D60 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and D60.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon D3300 to show more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher D3300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D60 Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography info
Nikon D60 Street photography info
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (430g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3300
Sports photography with Nikon D60
68
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (700 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery life (700 shots)
lighter than competitors (430g)
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging advice
Nikon D60 Vlogging advice
33
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors (430g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D60
 Nikon D3300Nikon D60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3300 Nikon D60
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-04-21 2008-03-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 522 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 65
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 11.4
DXO Low light score 1385 562
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $398