Canon 60D with Nikon D700 Comparison

Canon 60D and Nikon D700 Main Features

  • November, 2010
  • October, 2008
  • 18 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 200 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
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  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 145 x 106 x 79 mm, 755g.
  • 147 x 123 x 77 mm, 1074g.
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Canon 60D Scores


Imaging score
53
Features score
68
Value for money score
80
Portability score
71
Overall score
66

Nikon D700 Scores


Imaging score
66
Features score
57
Value for money score
73
Portability score
61
Overall score
64

Nikon D700 with Canon EOS 60D Overview


Let's compare Canon EOS 60D with Nikon D700. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Canon 60D was released in 2010, and Nikon D700 in 2008. EOS 60D is newer, which is a plus. D700 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of EOS 60D is greater than that of D700. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (D700), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS 60D has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS 60D has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS 60D D700
Brand Canon Nikon
Model EOS 60D D700
Announced November, 2010 October, 2008
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.6 1
Number of Lenses 321 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.6 0.72
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 51
Number of Cross Focus Points 9 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 36 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 332.3 mm² 860.4 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2832
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1100 shots 1000 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Physical
Weight 755 g 1074 g
Physical Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79 mm 147 x 123 x 77 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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