Canon EOS 60D SLR

There is no point saying "I like Canon or I like Nikon". Facual reviews are always better.

I am trying to list down few of them - I am sure there are more. If personal comfort (like holding the camera or looking at the label "Canon" or "Nikon" makes you happy), then this review is not for you...

Here are the advantages of Canon 60D over Nikon D7000

Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies


Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots More than 10% higher resolution screen


Higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 16.1 MP Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos


Lighter 755 g vs 780 g

Here are the advantages of Nikon D7000 over Canon 60D

Significantly better image quality 80.0 vs 66.0 More than 20% better image quality


Much more dynamic range 13,9 EV vs 11,5 EV 2,6 f-stops more dynamic range


Significantly better color depth 23,5 bits vs 22,2 bits Distinguishes around 2.5x more colors


Lower noise at high ISO 1 167 ISO vs 813 ISO The D7000 has a slight edge (0,5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance


Weather sealed Yes vs No Sealed to shoot in the rain


Continuous video focus Yes vs No Record movies without worrying about focus


Significantly more focus points 39 vs 9 Set focus accurately within the frame


Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None Automatically focuses shooting video


Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96% Almost the same


Larger viewfinder 0,62x vs 0,59x Around 10% larger viewfinder


Has more storage slots 2 vs 1 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards


Shoots slightly faster 6 fps vs 5.3 fps More than 10% faster continuous shooting


Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm More than 10% larger sensor


Smaller 132x105x77 mm vs 145x106x79 mm More than 10% smaller


Slightly less shutter lag 238 ms vs 253 ms Around 10% less delay when taking photos


Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Almost the same


Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO The D7000's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better


Slightly thinner 3" vs 3,1" Almost the same

This is my first DSLR – and a after good 3 months of carefully reviewing all the Semi Pro and Upper-Entry models – both Canon as well as Nikon. Reviewed Bogs, videos, visits to shop and checking the models out – finally I preferred it over all. If you go by specs by specs – well, pundits would advice you some other model [I mean Nikon d7000 :)], but with all due respect, here are my 5 points of choosing this over ALL:

1. The design and ergonomics – it just felt right in hand – both the grip and the weight. There is so much talk of Magnesium Alloy body, but heck, the whole body then becomes tank like and bulky. It may be somebody’s fascination [who likes to drop camera’s - butterfingers], not mine. And yes, I don’t want to get lost over buttons on camera body. The Menu operations are easy to find and select – unlike the Nikon’s where you might keep on scrolling down and down to find the one to select.

2. Image quality: I have taken photos myself and checked many reviews. I loved the warm and color punch in 60D vis-à-vis all others. I don’t have need of higher ISOs and as many reviews says, Canon metering are much more accurate than Nikons, hence does not have the Auto-exposure problems.

3. Video performance: I definitely wanted a camera which is good both in photos AND videos. 60D probably had one of the best video controls [better than big brother 7D]. So if you plan to use your camera for both photos as well as videos, this is the best choice.

4. Flip out screen: Well, people who never used the Flip out screen, would never know what it can do in taking shots in most difficult angles and levels. I have a Canon older P&S [with some manual control] and it has given me shots that otherwise impossible to compose. This is a great feature for taking videos and while using Tripods too.

5. In camera RAW processing: With this camera, I started taking RAW images and 60Ds in camera processing just gives me a world of opportunities. This feature is just amazing at this price point, and I believe , introduced first in EOS series.

Having said all, its finally personal choice and you should take your own call. More importantly, your choice of lenses would be critical in the image quality that you produce.

Finally, a word about Flipkart. You guys did it once again, delivered before time, well packed and sealed. Way to go! Would have loved to see some offers options with other lenses and camera bags etc.

Sensible camera, loads of features. My first DLSR and loving it. Bought it back in march 2011. Excellent capabilities and the tilt screen adds to it. Focusing pretty neat with the 18-135mm IS. Things that matter: Excellent grip, feels sturdy and feels like an extension of your hand... not as heavy as 7D; although 7D has it perks but then image quality is the same. There's no button for white balance but then keep that to Auto, shoot in RAW format and adjust the WB on your computer, idiots!
Movie mode is brilliant and audio recording is nice; much better than any other SLR, of any brand. Only one issue with the 60D... even at this price it is not weather sealed and so its not as rugged as 7D. But then see the price difference! Its 30k cheaper than the 7D!

This is very nice SLR, i loved it over 7D because of its tilting screen.