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 Rebel T3i and the EOS 7D) 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 slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), has a screen which flips out, uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection), is newer (august, 2010 vs september, 2009) and is more popular.

However, on average it has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 11.9 EV), slightly smaller viewfinder (0.59x vs 0.71x), it's body is not weather sealed, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (5.3 fps vs 8 fps) and has slightly more shutter lag (253 ms vs 131 ms).

Canon EOS 7D 1 year older $1,509 - $1,821 (body only) $1,429 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the 60D) Weather sealed Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 253 ms Significantly better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 96% 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 Supports RAW
	Compare the 7D vs the 60D
Canon EOS 50D 2 years older $1,075 - $1,282 (body only) $1,980 18-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the 60D) Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 253 ms Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the 60D) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Worse color depth: 21.8 bits vs 22.2 bits 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 Supports RAW
	Compare the 50D vs the 60D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,189 (body only) $2,899 - $2,999 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 Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 22.2 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 60D) Screen does not flip out No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and 60D Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Supports RAW Inexpensive: $2,189.00 vs $848.00
	Compare the 5D Mark II vs the 60D
Canon EOS 60Da 1 year newer $1,887 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 60Da (vs the 60D) None found Significant disadvantages of the 60Da (vs the 60D) None found 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
Canon EOS 40D 3 years older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the 60D) None found Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the 60D) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the 40D and 60D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the 40D vs the 60D
Sony SLT A77 1 year newer $1,398 (body only) $1,998 16-50mm lens	Significant advantages of the SLT A77 (vs the 60D) Significantly better image quality: 78.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13.2 EV vs 11.5 EV Better color depth: 24 bits vs 22.2 bits Significant disadvantages of the SLT A77 (vs the 60D) Has a digital viewfinder: Digital vs Pentaprism Significantly fewer lenses available: 92 lenses vs 162 lenses common strengths of the SLT A77 and 60D Flip-out screens Fairly small: Professional size 143x104x81 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Sony SLT-A77 vs the Canon EOS 60D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 60D compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP), has a screen which flips out, has a significantly longer battery life (1100 shots vs 660 shots), has significantly more cross-type focus points (9 vs 1) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (813 ISO vs 1,162 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 80.0), has slightly less color depth (22.2 bits vs 23.5 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.5 EV) and it's body is not weather sealed.

Canon Rebel T3i 5 months newer $619 (body only) $749 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the 60D) 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 Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 9 Much slower max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/8000 of a second common strengths of the T3i and 60D Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D
Nikon D7000 similar age $1,000 - $1,197 (body only) $1,100 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the 60D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 813 ISO Much 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 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Nikon D5100 7 months newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the 60D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 813 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13.6 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the 60D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 9 Significantly shorter battery life: 660 shots vs 1100 shots Smaller viewfinder: 0.51x vs 0.59x common strengths of the D5100 and 60D Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Nikon D90 2 years older $830 - $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the 60D) Better image quality: 73.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Significantly larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the 60D) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Lacks an external mic jack Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 9 common strengths of the D90 and 60D High resolution screens: 930k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Canon Rebel T2i 6 months older $528 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the 60D) Much smaller: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Much thinner: 2.4" vs 3.1" Much lighter: 530 g vs 755 g Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 440 shots vs 1100 shots Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 9 Screen does not flip out common strengths of the T2i and 60D Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 60D
Pentax K-5 similar age $930 (body only) $1,049 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the 60D) Much better image quality: 82.0 vs 66.0 Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,162 ISO vs 813 ISO More dynamic range: 14.1 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the 60D) No 24p support Screen does not flip out Significantly fewer lenses available: 90 lenses vs 162 lenses common strengths of the K-5 and 60D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 25fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Canon EOS 60D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 60D compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 460k dots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs none), has an external mic jack, much more lenses available (162 lenses vs 8 lenses) and has a much longer battery life (1100 shots vs 330 shots).

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 77.0), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.7 EV), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 16,000 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Sony NEX-7 1 year newer $1,200 (body only) $1,350 - $1,499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 60D) Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Significantly better image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None 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 Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the NEX-7 and 60D Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 813 ISO Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 1,040k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Canon EOS 60D
Sony NEX-5N 1 year newer $598 - $600 (body only) $650 - $698 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the 60D) Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 145x106x79 mm Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 460 shots vs 1100 shots Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentaprism common strengths of the NEX-5N and 60D Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 813 ISO Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon EOS 60D
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 similar age $849 - $997 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the 60D) Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Has a touch screen Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the 60D) Much shorter battery life: 330 shots vs 1100 shots Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 162 lenses Many fewer cross-type focus points: 0 vs 9 common strengths of the DMC-GH2 and 60D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentaprism Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Canon EOS 60D