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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 60D webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon 50D
50D vs 60D
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Successor: |
Canon 70D
60D vs 70D
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Sony A68
A58 vs A68
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Model Number: |
60D |
A58 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1399.00 |
$600.00 |
Street Price: |
$889.50 |
$598.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-09-30 |
2013-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
43.5 oz
(1,234 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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25.8 oz
(731 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
3.1 in.
(145 x
106 x
79 mm)
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5.1 x
3.8 x
3.1 in.
(129 x
96 x
78 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
18.0 |
20.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
4.31 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
66 |
74 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.2 |
23.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.5 |
12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
813 |
753 |
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064
(16.7 MP,
16:9), 3872 x 2576
(10.0 MP,
3:2), 3872 x 2176
(8.4 MP,
16:9), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1536
(4.2 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.3 |
4.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50)
640x480 (60/50)
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1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264) |
AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
216mm
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
135mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
7.50x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8 |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking; Eye Start AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF type; 1/2-inch, 1.44M-dot OLED Tru-Finder, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x 35mm eq.), 26.5mm from the eyepiece lens / 23mm from the eyepiece frame eye point, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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1,440,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.59x |
0.57x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
0.88x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
|
460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
15.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%) |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View,
Handheld Twilight; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial
Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature; Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Multi Frame Noise Reduction |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Auto flash and fill-flash mode), Wireless, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264) |
AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Optional wired RM-VPR1 |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI mini out, external 3.5mm microphone jack |
Type-D Micro HDMI, DC Input, 3.5mm Stereo Micophone Jack, Multi/Micro USB (remote) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.51 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
0.55 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
2 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
0.57 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.3 |
4.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
34 |
8 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.3 |
4.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
15 |
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
4.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
5 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.25 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.10 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.122 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.083 seconds |
0.082 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.29 seconds |
0.33 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.063 seconds |
0.054 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159s
Live View:
Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999s
Full Autofocus Lag, Live Mode (Contrast Detect) = 1.100s
Prefocused = 0.122s |
Full Autofocus Shutter Lag, Wide-area Mode = 0.139s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.6 seconds |
2.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
320 shots |
700 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1100 shots |
690 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.) |
Notes & Features: |
Full HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode. |
New 20.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.7" 406K-dot tilting LCD, OLED Tru-Finder EVF, 5fps full-resolution burst mode (up to 8fps in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode), new Lock-on autofocus, Full HD 1080i60 movies, Multi Interface Hot Shoe, new area-specific noise reduction. U.S. availability and pricing TBD. |