Canon EOS 60D
Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro DSLRs, the Canon EOS 60D is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and mirrorless. The Canon EOS 60D's top rivals come from Canon (such as the EOS 7D and the Rebel T3i) and Nikon (such as the D7000 and the D5100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 60D compared to other pro DSLR competitors include: it has a weather sealed body, has a screen which flips out, is more popular and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (813 ISO vs 1,815 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 79.0), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 11.9 EV), slightly smaller viewfinder (0.59x vs 0.71x) and has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs full frame 36.0x24.0mm).

Canon EOS 7D 1 year older $1,499 (body only) $1,699 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the 60D) Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 253 ms Significantly better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 96% Thinner: 2.9" vs 3.1" Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the 60D) Screen does not flip out common strengths of the 7D and 60D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Inexpensive: $1,499.00 vs $699.00
	Compare the 7D vs the 60D
Canon EOS 6D 1 year newer $1,999 (body only) $2,599 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 6D (vs the 60D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 2,340 ISO vs 813 ISO Significantly better image quality: 82.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 12.1 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the 6D (vs the 60D) Screen does not flip out Fewer lenses available: 125 lenses vs 162 lenses No built-in flash common strengths of the 6D and 60D Fairly small: Professional size 145x111x71 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Inexpensive: $1,999.00 vs $699.00 Light weight: 770 g vs 755 g
	Compare the 6D vs the 60D
Canon EOS 50D 2 years older $1,289 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the 60D) Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 253 ms Thinner: 2.9" vs 3.1" Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the 60D) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps No weather sealing Screen does not flip out common strengths of the 50D and 60D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Inexpensive: $1,288.88 vs $699.00
	Compare the 50D vs the 60D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,479 (body only) $2,699 - $3,000 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 60D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 813 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 66.0 Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 60D) Screen does not flip out Fewer lenses available: 125 lenses vs 162 lenses No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and 60D Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Inexpensive: $2,069.95 vs $699.00 Popularity: 26,494,622 vs 56,916,424
	Compare the 5D Mark II vs the 60D
Canon EOS 70D 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the 70D (vs the 60D) Has a touch screen Significantly larger screen: 3.2" vs 3.0" Has a GPS Significant disadvantages of the 70D (vs the 60D) No built-in flash common strengths of the 70D and 60D Flip-out screens Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm
	Compare the 70D vs the 60D
Canon EOS 60Da 1 year newer $1,399 - $1,499 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 60Da (vs the 60D) None found Significant disadvantages of the 60Da (vs the 60D) No weather sealing common strengths of the 60Da and 60D Flip-out screens Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm
	Compare the 60Da vs the 60D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 60D compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), has a weather sealed body, has a screen which flips out, has an external mic jack and has a much longer battery life (1100 shots vs 660 shots).

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 73.0), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.5 EV), doesn't have a touch screen, has a slightly smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.6mm) and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Nikon D7000 similar age $897 (body only) $997 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the 60D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 813 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13.9 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the 60D) Screen does not flip out common strengths of the D7000 and 60D Both are weather sealed, which is fairly uncommon among similar cameras Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Canon Rebel T3i 5 months newer $549 (body only) $599 - $649 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the 60D) Significantly smaller: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Significantly lighter: 570 g vs 755 g Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 440 shots vs 1100 shots No weather sealing Significantly fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 9 common strengths of the T3i and 60D High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D
Canon EOS 650D 1 year newer $580 - $797 (body only) $650 - $1,144 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 650D (vs the 60D) Video autofocus: Phase detection vs None Has a touch screen Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the 650D (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 440 shots vs 1100 shots No weather sealing Much slower max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/8000 of a second common strengths of the 650D and 60D High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the 650D vs the 60D
Canon Rebel T5i 2 years newer $749 - $905 (body only) $899 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T5i (vs the 60D) Video autofocus: Phase detection vs None Has a touch screen Has in-camera HDR Significant disadvantages of the T5i (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 550 shots vs 1100 shots No weather sealing Much slower max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/8000 of a second common strengths of the T5i and 60D High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the Rebel T5i vs the EOS 60D
Nikon D5100 7 months newer $497 (body only) $597 - $805 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the 60D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 813 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the 60D) No weather sealing Much shorter battery life: 660 shots vs 1100 shots Significantly fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 9 common strengths of the D5100 and 60D Minimal startup delay: 500 ms vs 400 ms 24p support Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Nikon D90 2 years older $675 - $899 (body only) $799 - $1,099 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the 60D) More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Significantly smaller: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the 60D) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Lacks an external mic jack No weather sealing common strengths of the D90 and 60D Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms 24p support Great battery life: 850 shots vs 1100 shots
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon EOS 60D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 60D compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs digital), slightly larger viewfinder (0.59x vs 0.44x), has a weather sealed body, records movies in 24p and has slightly less startup delay (400 ms vs 1200 ms).

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 81.0), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 13.4 EV), takes slightly lower resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 24 MP) and significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO).

Sony NEX-7 1 year newer $948 (body only) $1,098 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 60D) Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 96% Significantly better image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 430 shots vs 1100 shots Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses No weather sealing common strengths of the NEX-7 and 60D Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentaprism Good color depth: 24.1 bits vs 22.2 bits Capture very high resolution images: 24 MP vs 17.9 MP
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Olympus OM-D E-M5 1 year newer $999 - $1,114 (body only) $1,099 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-M5 (vs the 60D) Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 96% Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Significant disadvantages of the E-M5 (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 500 shots vs 1100 shots Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 162 lenses Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the E-M5 and 60D Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentaprism Good color depth: 22.8 bits vs 22.2 bits Both are weather sealed, which is fairly uncommon among similar cameras
	Compare the Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs the Canon EOS 60D