Nikon D60
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Nikon D60 is also often compared to pro DSLRs, mirrorless and super zooms. The Nikon D60's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D3100 and the D5100) and Canon (such as the Rebel T2i and the Rebel T3)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D60 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x94x64 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is thinner (2.5" vs 2.9") and is slightly lighter (522 g vs 703 g).

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (562 ISO vs 977 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (65.0 vs 73.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.4 EV vs 12.5 EV) and has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0").

Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the D60) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 562 ISO Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the D60) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" common strengths of the D3100 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 2.5"
	Compare the D3100 vs the D60
Nikon D5100 3 years newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the D60) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 562 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 65.0 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the D60) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.5" common strengths of the D5100 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm
	Compare the D5100 vs the D60
Nikon D3000 1 year newer $487 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the D60) None found common strengths of the D3000 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Very small: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm
	Compare the D3000 vs the D60
Nikon D90 7 months newer $830 - $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the D60) Much lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 562 ISO Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the D60) Much larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.5" Significantly heavier: 703 g vs 522 g common strengths of the D90 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Large sensors: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
	Compare the D90 vs the D60
Nikon D7000 2 years newer $1,000 - $1,197 (body only) $1,100 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the D60) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 562 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 65.0 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the D60) Much larger: Professional size 132x105x77 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Much heavier: 780 g vs 522 g Much thicker: 3" vs 2.5" common strengths of the D7000 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses
	Compare the D7000 vs the D60
Canon Rebel T2i 2 years newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the D60) Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm common strengths of the T2i and D60 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 2.5"
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Nikon D60

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D60 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has slightly better image quality (65.0 vs 50.0), has much more color depth (22.5 bits vs 20.4 bits), is newer (january, 2008 vs november, 2005), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x94x64 mm vs professional size 145x106x79 mm) and is thinner (2.5" vs 3.1").

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 922k dots), doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen, it's body is not weather sealed, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 5 fps) and users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection).

Nikon D70 4 years older	Significant advantages of the D70 (vs the D60) Has a built-in focus motor Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70 (vs the D60) Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22.5 bits Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 65.0 common strengths of the D70 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D70 vs the D60
Canon EOS 60D 2 years newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the D60) Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.5" common strengths of the 60D and D60 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Nikon D60
Nikon D200 2 years older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the D60) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Weather sealed Has a built-in focus motor Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the D60) Larger: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" Significantly heavier: 920 g vs 522 g common strengths of the D200 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D200 vs the D60
Canon EOS 40D 5 months older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has live view Shoots faster: 6.5 fps vs 3 fps Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the D60) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" Heavier: 822 g vs 522 g common strengths of the 40D and D60 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 40D vs the Nikon D60
Nikon D70s 2 years older	Significant advantages of the D70s (vs the D60) Has a built-in focus motor Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70s (vs the D60) Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22.5 bits Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.5" Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 65.0 common strengths of the D70s and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D70s vs the D60
Nikon D300 5 months older $2,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D300 (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 922k dots vs 230k dots Has live view Significant disadvantages of the D300 (vs the D60) Larger: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.5" Significantly heavier: 925 g vs 522 g common strengths of the D300 and D60 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x94x64 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the D300 vs the D60

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D60 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), much more lenses available (169 lenses vs 8 lenses) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (562 ISO vs 1,079 ISO), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 60fps), has slightly lower image quality (65.0 vs 77.0), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Sony Alpha NEX-5 2 years newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the D60) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5 and D60 Good color depth: 22.2 bits vs 22.5 bits
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Nikon D60
Sony NEX-5N 3 years newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D60) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 562 ISO Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D60) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5N and D60 Good color depth: 23.6 bits vs 22.5 bits
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Nikon D60

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D60 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x94x64 mm vs professional size 120x83x102 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (10 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), has boost light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs none) and is thinner (2.5" vs 4.1").

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Nikon Coolpix P510 4 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the D60) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the D60) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Built-in lens only No RAW support common strengths of the P510 and D60 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the D60
Nikon Coolpix P500 3 years newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the D60) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the D60) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Built-in lens only No RAW support common strengths of the P500 and D60 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the D60