Canon EOS
60D
 vs
Nikon
D300

Canon EOS 60D

71
Winner

Canon EOS 60D
"Excellent image quality up to ISO settings unthinkable just one camera generation ago"
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's image-quality
"It may have turned its back on the semi-pro, but the 60D is still a camera that should enthuse the enthusiasts."
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 60D

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second
Nikon D300

68
Runner-up

Nikon D300
"There's simply no better semi-professional digital SLR on the market."
dpreview.com | talking about the D300's overall-performance
"You really have to pick up the D300 to appreciate how nicely it fits into your hand, the ergonomics are great and the soft rubber used on the grip ensures holding the camera steady is an easy task."
dpreview.com | talking about the D300's feel

Reasons to buy the Nikon D300

Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Focus points
 Many focus points
51
Cross type focus points
 Many cross-type focus points
15
Viewfinder coverage
 Great viewfinder coverage
100%
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second

differences

Advantages of the Canon 60D
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
Help
 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP
Help
 Capture around 50% more detail in your photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 922k dots
Help
 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 813 ISO vs 679 ISO
Help
 The 60D has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Color depth Better color depth 22.2 bits vs 22.1 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 0.1 more bits of color
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The 60D's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 1100 shots vs 1000 shots
Help
 10% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 755 g vs 925 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $848.00 vs $1,999.99
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,152 cheaper (2.4x less)
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
Help
 The 60D's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
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Advantages of the Nikon D300
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12 EV vs 11.5 EV
Help
 0.5 f-stops more dynamic range
Focus points Many more focus points 51 vs 9
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
Help
 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96%
Help
 Almost the same
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 15 vs 9
Help
 Grab focus in difficult situations
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.59x
Help
 Around 10% larger viewfinder
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 67.0 vs 66.0
Help
 Almost the same
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 227 ms vs 253 ms
Help
 More than 10% less delay when taking photos
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 6 fps vs 5.3 fps
Help
 More than 10% faster continuous shooting
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Help
 More than 10% larger sensor
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
Help
 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.1"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
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the Nikon D300
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Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
60D:162 lenses
D300:169 lenses
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
60D:12,800 ISO
D300:6,400 ISO
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
60D:6,400 ISO
D300:3,200 ISO
Color depth Poor color depth Help
60D:22.2 bits
D300:22.1 bits
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
60D:66.0
D300:67.0

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
60D:145x106x79 mm
D300:147x114x74 mm
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
60D:$848.00
D300:$1,999.99
Built-in flash Built-in flashes Help
External flash not needed
Thickness Thin Help
60D:3.1"
D300:2.9"
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
60D:APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
D300:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Shutter lag Significant shutter lag Help
60D:253 ms
D300:227 ms
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
60D:5.3 fps
D300:6 fps
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
60D:9
D300:15
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
60D:1100 shots
D300:1000 shots
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
60D:0.59x
D300:0.62x
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
60D:813 ISO
D300:679 ISO
Screen size Very small screens Help
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Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
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Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
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Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D7000 vs the D300
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 60D
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Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,199 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D90 vs the D300
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Has a lower quality type of viewfinder
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 60D
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the D300
Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$1,282 - $1,330 body only
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS 60D
Compare the EOS 50D vs the D300

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