Nikon D60 vs Nikon Coolpix P500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD60Coolpix P500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40X
      Successor ModelNikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel12.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600160 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964000 x 3000, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 2944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine (1:4), Normal (1:8), Basic (1:16)Fine, Normal, Basic
      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 balance
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from on (auto) or off
      Focus Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      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 lock
      Number of Focus Points39
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 810 mm
      Optical Zoom36x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.8 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1008.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 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
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, ground contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      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 Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      DxO Low Light ISO562
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Internal Recording ModesNo (can be used to create a stop-motion animation)
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Dimensions126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.7 x 2.52")116 x 84 x 103 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Battery PackEN-EL5
      Battery Life500 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage102 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D60 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (10 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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