Compare the Canon EOS 70D vs the Canon EOS 60D

Explore 9 sample photos taken by the Canon EOS 70D and 60 sample photos taken by the Canon EOS 60D

Video autofocus

Phase detection vs None

Automatically focuses shooting video

Has in-camera HDR

Yes vs No

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Has a touch screen

Yes vs No

Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus

Much less shutter lag

75 ms vs 253 ms

3.4x less delay when taking photos

Weather sealed

Yes vs No

Sealed to shoot in the rain

Shoots faster

7 fps vs 5.3 fps

More than 30% faster continuous shooting

Better color depth

22.5 bits vs 22.2 bits

Distinguishes 0.3 more bits of color

Slightly better image quality

68.0 vs 66.0

Almost the same

More cross-type focus points

19 vs 9

Grab focus in difficult situations

Slightly lower noise at high ISO

926 ISO vs 813 ISO

The 70D has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

More dynamic range

11.6 EV vs 11.5 EV

0.1 f-stops more dynamic range

More focus points

19 vs 9

Set focus accurately within the frame

Better viewfinder coverage

98% vs 96%

Almost the same

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

The 70D's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Slightly higher true resolution

20 MP vs 17.9 MP

Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos

Better boost ISO

25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO

The 70D's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better

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Less startup delay

400 ms vs 700 ms

More than 40% less delay when turning on

Longer battery life

1100 shots vs 920 shots

Around 20% more shots per battery charge

Slightly cheaper

$699.00 vs $849.00

The best price we've seen is $150 cheaper (around 20% less)

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the Canon 60D

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Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths

	Flip-out screens
	Great for movies

	Many lenses available
	197 lenses

	Both have pentaprism viewfinders
	Pentaprism

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/8000 of a second

	Each has a built-in flash
	External flash not needed

Common Weaknesses

	Quite thick
	3.1"

	Fewer storage slots
	1

	No focus motor
	Won't autofocus with all lenses

	No built-in GPS
	Missing geo-tagging

Poor dynamic range

70D:	11.6 EV
60D:	11.5 EV

Few focus points

70D:	19
60D:	9

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Low image quality

70D:	68.0
60D:	66.0

	Very small screens
	3.0"

Poor color depth

70D:	22.5 bits
60D:	22.2 bits

Above average noise at high ISO

70D:	926 ISO
60D:	813 ISO

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths

Inexpensive

70D:	$849.00
60D:	$699.00

	Light weight
	755 g

Common Weaknesses

Poor boost ISO

70D:	25,600 ISO
60D:	12,800 ISO

Below average viewfinder coverage

70D:	98%
60D:	96%

	Below average viewfinder size
	0.59x

Capture low resolution images

70D:	20 MP
60D:	17.9 MP

Image quality data for the Canon 70D provided by DxOMark
Image quality data for the Canon 60D provided by DxOMark

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$849 - $896 body only

$1,299 with 18-135mm lens

Shoots faster continuously

Slightly better viewfinder coverage

Is slightly heavier

Has slightly more shutter lag

Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 70D

Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$997 body only

$1,170 - $1,297 with 18-140mm lens

Has significantly better image quality

Has slightly more color depth

Has much more shutter lag

Doesn't have a screen which flips out

Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 70D

Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 60D

Canon Rebel T5i

Entry-level DSLR

$599 - $699 body only

$620 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Is slightly smaller

Is slightly lighter

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a lower quality type of viewfinder

Compare the Rebel T5i vs the EOS 70D

Compare the Rebel T5i vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D5300

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens

Has significantly better image quality

Has slightly more color depth

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a lower quality type of viewfinder

Compare the D5300 vs the EOS 70D

Compare the D5300 vs the EOS 60D

Canon EOS 6D

Pro DSLR

$1,328 - $1,399 body only

$1,799 - $1,999 with 24-105mm lens

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has significantly better image quality

Has a slower max shutter speed

Doesn't have a built-in flash

Compare the EOS 6D vs the EOS 70D

Compare the EOS 6D vs the EOS 60D

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$499 - $539 body only

$553 - $599 with 18-55mm lens

Is slightly smaller

Is slightly lighter

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a lower quality type of viewfinder

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 70D

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$1,699 body only

$2,049 with 18-135mm lens

Has slightly wider dynamic range

Shoots faster continuously

Is slightly more expensive

Is slightly heavier

Compare the EOS 7D Mark II vs the EOS 70D

Compare the EOS 7D Mark II vs the EOS 60D

Canon EOS 70D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 70D.

Canon EOS 60D Competitors

Advantages

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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 60D.

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Ashan Senevirathne

(10:41 AM, September 22, 2014)

check a bit on the cross points, thats double too ;)

anon123

(7:37 AM, July 28, 2014)

Oh my goodness, the canon 70d is going to be my first "professional" camera too! Was it overwhelming and first to learn? Any tips for me?

MikeStudent

(5:01 AM, July 25, 2014)

I have this canon 70d, worth every peny!! and this is my first camera.. many compability, since this camera are wireless built it, I can use my apps smartphone to taking picture with this camera, so I save money buy another remote.., the video mode is a peace of mind, this camera taking video in such friendly way

Lam Hoang

(4:35 AM, April 21, 2014)

It depends on your budget anyway. I bought second hand 60D as my first Canon DSLR because it suits my needs and just cost me 400 bucks for like new Canon. When I check the shutter count, it's only 4500 shots. It's quite new in shutter count point of view.
That's my suggestion. And remember to check the shutter count when purchasing a second hand DSLR.
You can find a free solution for checking shutter count here:
http://photosaddict.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/check-canon-dslr-shutter-count.html
or just simply google it.

Good luck and enjoy your DSLR

zainalcom

(9:30 PM, February 28, 2014)

2mp more, touch screen??? And double price??? Absolutely I don't need that :-)
For this price I will go to 7d

LG

(7:50 AM, January 21, 2014)

Report indicates both don't have image stabilization. IS is IN THE LENS in Canon and third party lenses, so, of course, it doesn't have IS as a camera feature.

Pepe Le Pew

(3:30 AM, December 27, 2013)

K-30 k-50 k-5 or k-3

sri rajan

(7:44 AM, December 25, 2013)

I planned to buy Cannon 60D. Now viewing about the features of 70D, i got confused. Plz suggest me the suitable camera? I'm a photo enthusiast. This is going to be my first DSLR. Is it worth for the money?

Vivek Raut

(2:27 PM, September 23, 2013)

Two negative. Partial metering not marked in viewfinder & autofocus expansion not implemented. I FEELin there firmware upgrade, they should provide.

Vivek Raut

(6:22 AM, September 16, 2013)

I feel snapsort should give independent points to 1} image quality, 2) Function, 3) Auto focus accuracy, 4) livemode . I will bet auto focus of 7d is better then eos60d is better then eos550d. Auto focus is the most important parameter for sharp & clear picture. eos70d autofocus is at par with eos7d.

Jennah Barnes

(6:39 AM, September 10, 2013)

Definitely the 70D! I has very impressive auto-focus, great for videos, and you can upload your images instantly thanks to its wi-fi capability. Already got mine at http://topcamerareviews.hubpages.com/hub/Canon-EOS-70D-Vs-60D-Camera-Comparison

dhoje

(6:22 AM, September 01, 2013)

what a crap comparison !! 70D wins hands down and it's still a a tie !?!

Sheela nene

(2:46 PM, August 29, 2013)

SO bad comparison, due you know that

1. Canon 70D is world first camera to feature Full Phase detection APS-C sensor in Still and Video mode

2. The low light score of Canon 70D is better than Canon 60D , even DXO says so

3. Take a look at High ISO test (Google), Canon 70D does better than D7100 + D5200

Adelson [_O*] Cadete

(2:42 PM, August 29, 2013)

The 70D does have autofocus during video

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