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Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40X
  • Successor is Nikon D5000
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D60 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the D60 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D60 was unveiled 11 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D60 grades against the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Zeiss ZX1

 D60 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Nikon D60

 ZX1 D60 
LaunchedSeptember 2018March 2008More recent by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.84")
Screen resolution2765k230kCrisper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Zeiss ZX1

 D60 ZX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D60 has external dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D60 vs the ZX1.

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D60 and ZX1 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D60 and ZX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D60 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older D60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
87
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D60
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 shots)
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (37MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
sensor resolution is fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Nikon D60 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Zeiss ZX1
 Nikon D60Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Nikon Zeiss
Model Nikon D60 Zeiss ZX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2008-03-19 2018-09-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 255
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2-22
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $398 -