Nikon D800E
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Canon 60D
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D800E

Best price $2,700
  • Higher sensor resolution 36.3 MP vs 18 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 862 mm² vs 332 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Newer camera March 2012 vs August 2010
  • Has GPS location tagging 60D does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board 60D does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities 60D does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Nikon D800E

What’s good about the Canon EOS 60D

Best price
$699
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D800E 26.6 oz vs 31.7 oz
  • Smaller body size 73 in³ vs 88 in³
  • 78% more battery life 1,600 shots vs 900 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $699 vs $2,700
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out D800E does not have a flip out viewscreen
Find out more about the Canon EOS 60D

What the Nikon D800E and Canon 60D have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots vs 1040k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.2″ vs 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • external microphone jack
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon D800E and the Canon 60D

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
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