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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D3300
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
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
  • Released March 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D40X
  • Later Model is Nikon D5000
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and D60 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3400 was released 8 years after the D60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D3400 scores against the D60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon D60

 D3400 D60 
ReleasedAugust 2016March 2008Newer by 103 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Nikon D3400

 D60 D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D60

 D3400 D60 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has specifications of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D3400 against the D60.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and D60 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and D60.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D3400 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D3400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography information
Nikon D60 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (395g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Sports photography camera
69
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D60 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
lighter than others in class (395g)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
Landscape photography with Nikon D60
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D60 as a Vlogging camera
30
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
9
no video
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Nikon D3400 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Nikon D60
 Nikon D3400Nikon D60
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3400 Nikon D60
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-08-17 2008-03-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 522 grams (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 rating 86 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1192 562
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 500 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch price $397 $398