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Comparison of Canon EOS 60D and Nikon D7100 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D7100 ×
Canon EOS 60D ×
General
ModelNikon D7100Canon EOS 60D
BrandNikonCanon
Model numberD710060D
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20132010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)136145
Width (mm)7679
Height (mm)107106
Weight (g)1,2221,234
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D7000Canon 50D
SuccessorNikon D7200Canon 70D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerToshibaCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)24.118
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6332.27
Sensor width (mm)23.522.3
Sensor height (mm)15.614.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8366
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.222.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.711.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,256813
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4494 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • sraw
Continuous-mode (fps)5.95.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM).MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VRCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 158.0029.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 105.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)5.87.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4545
Filter thread (mm)6767
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 DXAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay displaySLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,040,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature
  • preset manual (up to 3); fine tuning available.
  • shade
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawnCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and rear-curtain sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100)Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Other memoryDual slots, UHS-I compatible-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • sraw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • accessory terminal
  • stereo headphone jack
  • stereo microphone jack
  • type-c mini hdmi
  • external 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.540.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.530.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-14
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.520.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.95.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1234
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.35.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)515
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.95.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)57
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.25
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.941.1
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.250.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.30.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.06
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.522sLive View:Full AF shutter lag (AF-S) = 1.935sFull AF shutter lag (AF-F) = 1OVF:Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159sLive View:Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999sFull Autofocus Lag
Startup time (s)0.30.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)42.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-320
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)9501,100
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery gripProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features24MP DX sensor with no optical low-pass filter, EXPEED 3 processor, new 51-point AF system (15 cross-typeFull HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode.



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