Canon EOS D60 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS D60 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS D60 has a "APSC"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a "APSH"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 D60 has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a 30 % 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 1D Mark IIn has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D60. Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 3200 while Canon EOS D60 has 100 to 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 D60
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn can shoot up to 8,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Canon EOS D60 or Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 1D Mark IIn weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3,45 lb) which is 83% heavier than Canon EOS D60 and its 855 gr (or 1,88 lb).