Nikon D60 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D60 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D60 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R6 Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D60 were released 2008 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II was released 2022. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D60 | 2008 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 2022 |
Type of camera
Nikon D60 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D60 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 ** |
Nikon D60 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D60 has a 10,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D60 |
10,2 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D60. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D60 has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D60 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 100-102400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS R6 Mark II 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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D60
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot up to 40 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D60 | 3 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 40 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R6 Mark II. Sadly, the Nikon D60 does not support this.
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 R6 Mark II weighs 670 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 28% heavier than Nikon D60 and its 522 gr (or 1.15 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D60 | 522 gr 1.15 lb |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 670 gr 1.48 lb |
Nikon D60 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D60 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II, 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 |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Name | Nikon D60 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Release Year | 2008 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2008-01-29 | 2022-11-02 |
MSRP | 649 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 10,2 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) | DIGIC X |
Image |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 3 | 4897 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | No | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2.5” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 40 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
HDMI Output | No | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control |
Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
|
Yes |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D60 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
|
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 580 shots |
Width | 126 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 94 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 64 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 522 gram | 670 gram |