Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography vs Canon EOS 800D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography and Canon EOS 800D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Canon.
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography were released 2012 and Canon EOS 800D was released 2017. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | Canon | 2012 |
| Canon EOS 800D | Canon | 2017 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
| Canon EOS 800D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 800D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 18 MP | 17915904 | 5184 | 3456 |
| Canon EOS 800D | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
Canon EOS 800D has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 800D. Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 800D has 100 to 25600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 100-51200 |
| Canon EOS 800D | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 800D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 800D can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 5,3 |
| Canon EOS 800D | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography and Canon EOS 800D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography weighs 755 gr (equal to 1,66 lb) which is 42% heavier than Canon EOS 800D and its 532 gr (or 1,17 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 755 gr | 1,66 lb |
| Canon EOS 800D | 532 gr | 1,17 lb |
