Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T7 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D60 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Rebel T7 were released 2018 and Nikon D60 was released 2008. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T7 2018
Nikon D60 2008

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D60 has a "Nikon DX"-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 Rebel T7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D60 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D60 has 10,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T7 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D60 10,2 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 139 % larger resolution than Nikon 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 Rebel T7 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D60. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D60 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T7 100-6400
Nikon D60 100-3200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D60 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D60 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T7
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D60

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T7 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T7 3
Nikon 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 Rebel T7. Unfortunately Nikon 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.

Nikon D60 weighs 522 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 10% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7 and its 475 gr (or 1.05 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T7 475 gr
1.05 lb
Nikon D60 522 gr
1.15 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Nikon D60 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Nikon 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 Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Name Canon EOS Rebel T7 Nikon D60
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Release Year 2018 2008
Release Date 2018-02-26 2008-01-29
MSRP 549 USD 649 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 10,2 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 6 12
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 Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 3
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Articulated LCD Fixed No
Screen size 3” 2.5”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Frames per second 3 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Nikon D60
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger

Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 500 shots
Width 129 mm 126 mm
Height 101 mm 94 mm
Depth 78 mm 64 mm
Weight 475 gram 522 gram