Nikon D60 vs Nikon D80

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD60D80
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40X Nikon D70
      Successor ModelNikon D5000 Nikon D90
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel10.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12962896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, 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 balanceAuto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from on (auto) or off
      Focus Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      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 lockInstant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
      Number of Focus Points3
      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 BracketsType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal planeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
      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
      SB-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 lockStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      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 LockDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], AE lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      DxO Low Light ISO562524
      DxO Color Depth22.522.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.411.2
      DxO Overall Score6561
      Video Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Internal Recording ModesNo (can be used to create a stop-motion animation)No
      Interval Recording possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1
      Environmental Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Dimensions126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.7 x 2.52")132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Battery PackEN-EL3e
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D60 Nikon D80
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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