Nikon D60 with Pentax K-x Comparison

Nikon D60 and Pentax K-x Main Features

  • March, 2008
  • December, 2009
  • 10 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • -
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 126 x 94 x 64 mm, 522g.
  • 123 x 92 x 68 mm, 580g.
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Nikon D60 Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
37
Value for money score
64
Portability score
82
Overall score
47

Pentax K-x Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
61
Value for money score
77
Portability score
80
Overall score
62

Pentax K-x with Nikon D60 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D60 with Pentax K-x. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Nikon D60 was released in 2008, and Pentax K-x in 2009. K-x is newer, which is a plus. D60 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of D60 is greater than that of K-x. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. 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.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . K-x has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D60 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentamirror) 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. Nikon D60 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D60 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D60 K-x
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model D60 K-x
Announced March, 2008 December, 2009
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53 0.57
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 3 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/6000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 16.00
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Area 372.9 mm² 372.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max Native ISO 1600 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 500 shots 1900 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 522 g 580 g
Physical Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64 mm 123 x 92 x 68 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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