Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D300S

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 60DD300S
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 50D Nikon D300
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 70D Nikon D500
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels19.0 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      ProcessorDIGIC 4EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456, 3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1456, 2592 x 1728, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4803216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 to 5 frames with strength levels varying according to number of frames chosen; for 2 frames, off and a chosen level are applied
      Focus Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points951
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View TFT color LCDSuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.3 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range13.00 m12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supporti-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto
      Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait)
      E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock - In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual AE lock - With AE lock button      		Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      DxO Low Light ISO813787
      DxO Color Depth22.222.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.512.2
      DxO Overall Score6670
      Video Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Movie File FormatAVI
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Environmental Sealing
      Storage Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Dimensions145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11")147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.4 x 5.9"8.4 x 8 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.85 lb4.5 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL3e
      Battery Life1100 shots950 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSlot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Canon EOS 60D Nikon D300S
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionAluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibreMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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