Nikon D5000
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon 60D
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D5000

Best price $390
  • Weighs a little bit less than the 60D 19.8 oz vs 26.6 oz
  • Smaller body size 64 in³ vs 73 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $390 vs $699
  • Larger image sensor 373 mm² vs 332 mm²
Find out more about the Nikon D5000

What’s good about the Canon EOS 60D

Best price
$699
  • 214% more battery life 1,600 shots vs 510 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 18 MP vs 12.3 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera August 2010 vs April 2009
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
Find out more about the Canon EOS 60D

What the Nikon D5000 and Canon 60D have in common

  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • external microphone jack
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the Nikon D5000 and the Canon 60D

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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