Nikon D60 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS

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

Manufacturing

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

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D60 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XS 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.

** 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 Rebel XS has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS Rebel XS has a 0 % 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

Nikon D60 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XS. Nikon D60 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 100 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Rebel XS 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 Nikon D60
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XS

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 Rebel XS can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Nikon D60 or Canon EOS Rebel XS 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.

Nikon D60 weighs 522 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 4% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel XS and its 502 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Nikon D60 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D60 and Canon EOS Rebel XS, 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 Rebel XS
Name	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Release Year	2008	2008
Release Date	2008-01-29	2008-06-10
MSRP	649 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Resolution	3872 x 2592 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	10,2 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)	DIGIC 3
Image	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
ISO Range	100 - 3200	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	12	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Autofocus Motor	No	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	3	7
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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	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	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Articulated LCD	No	Fixed
Screen size	2.5”	2.5”
Screen dots	230000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)	0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
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	12 meters	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	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	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Video recording	No	No
Video format	N/A	N/A
Video resolution	N/A	N/A
Built-in Microphone	No	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
HDMI Output	No	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (Optional (ML-L3))	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon D60	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details		Lithium-Ion LP-E5 battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	N/A
Width	126 mm	126 mm
Height	94 mm	98 mm
Depth	64 mm	65 mm
Weight	522 gram	502 gram