Nikon D60 vs Leica SL2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      BrandNikonLeica
      ModelD60SL2
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40X Leica SL Typ 601
      Successor ModelNikon D5000
      MSRP$5999
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel47.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 50,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,20050 - 50,000
      Photo Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      ProcessorMaestro III
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25928368 x 5584
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine (1:4), Normal (1:8), Basic (1:16)
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacePicture: sRGB
      Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from on (auto) or off
      Focus Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lockContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points3225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Lens MountNikon FLeica L
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1800 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps20.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 78 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 47.3 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 47.3 MP
      Flash Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      TTL
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, ground contacts and safety lockHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Exposure LockAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)-3 to +5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      DxO Low Light ISO562
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Audio File FormatAAC, AC3
      Internal Recording ModesNo (can be used to create a stop-motion animation)H.264/MOV 10-Bit
      4992 x 3744 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps


      H.264/MP4 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4992 x 3744
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output 2.0b
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Leica FOTOS
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Dimensions126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.7 x 2.52")146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)916 g (2.02 lb / 32.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)19.4 x 9.4 x 8.6"
      Package Weight3.74 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Battery PackBP-SCL4
      Battery Life500 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D60 Leica SL2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy


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