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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60

Portability
66
Imaging
56
Features
81
Overall
66
Nikon D5100 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5000
  • Replacement is Nikon D5200
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
  • Old Model is Nikon D40X
  • Updated by Nikon D5000
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and D60 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5100 was unveiled 3 years after the D60 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the D5100 matches up vs the D60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Nikon D60

 D5100 D60 
IntroducedApril 2011March 2008More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Nikon D5100

 D60 D5100 

Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Nikon D60

 D5100 D60 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5100 has outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has proportions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D5100 compared to the D60.

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and D60 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5100 and D60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D5100 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer D5100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5100 Street photography info
Nikon D60 Street photography info
67
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D60 as a Sports photography camera
63
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (660 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5100 Travel photography features
Nikon D60 Travel photography features
77
great battery power (660 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (500 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5100 Landscape photography info
Nikon D60 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (660 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5100 Vlogging info
Nikon D60 Vlogging info
69
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5100 and Nikon D60
 Nikon D5100Nikon D60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5100 Nikon D60
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-26 2008-03-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 pounds) 522g (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1183 562
Other
Battery life 660 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $398