Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000
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Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Announced March 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D40X
- New Model is Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Previous Model is Nikon D90
- New Model is Nikon D7100

Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D60 and Nikon D7000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The D60 was revealed 3 years earlier than the D7000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the D60 grades vs the D7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D60 and Nikon D7000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D60 Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Nikon D7000
D60 | D7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D60
D7000 | D60 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | March 2008 | Newer by 32 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Nikon D7000
D60 | D7000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D60 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has sizing of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Check the Nikon D60 and Nikon D7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D60 vs the D7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D60 and D7000 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D60 and D7000.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D7000 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D60 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Nikon D7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D60 | Nikon D7000 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2008-03-19 | 2010-11-30 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 39 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 522g (1.15 pounds) | 780g (1.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 562 | 1167 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 1050 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail price | $398 | $1,049 |