Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV were released 2016 and Canon EOS D60 was released 2002. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 2016
Canon EOS D60 2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS D60 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS D60 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 30 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS D60 has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 30 MP
30105600 pixels
6720 x 4480
Canon EOS D60 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 379 % larger resolution than Canon EOS D60. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D60. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Canon EOS D60 has 100 to 1000.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 50-102400
Canon EOS D60 100-1000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS D60 do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS D60

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 7
Canon EOS D60 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Unfortunately Canon EOS D60 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 gr (equal to 1.96 lb) which is 4% heavier than Canon EOS D60 and its 855 gr (or 1.88 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 890 gr
1.96 lb
Canon EOS D60 855 gr
1.88 lb

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS D60 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS D60, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Name Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS D60
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Release Year 2016 2002
Release Date 2016-08-28 2002-02-22
MSRP 3499 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6720 x 4480 pixels 3072 x 2048 pixels
Megapixels 30 MP 6,3 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6+ Digital Signal Processing LSI (Image Engine)
Image
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
ISO Range 50 - 102400 100 - 1000
White Balance Presets 6 5
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 61 3
Lens Mount Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 1.8”
Screen dots 1620000 N/A
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71× 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Frames per second 7 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-In (802.11b/g/n + NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS Yes
Built-in
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS D60
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Pack BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) 900 shots 620 shots
Width 151 mm 150 mm
Height 116 mm 107 mm
Depth 76 mm 75 mm
Weight 890 gram 855 gram