Nikon D60 vs Canon ELPH 300 HS

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Nikon D60 vs Canon ELPH 300 HS

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D60 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D60.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon ELPH 300 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the ELPH 300 HS.

Succeeded by the Nikon D5000
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Succeeded by the Canon 310 HS
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Differences

Nikon D60 advantages over Canon ELPH 300 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.26 vs 0.54 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon ELPH 300 HS advantages over Nikon D60

Less expensive
$250 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
19 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
141g vs 544g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
3.4 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A200

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Sony DSLR-A200

$235
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A300

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$563
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Sony DSLR-A300

$235
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$563
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Pentax K2000

Nikon D60

Pentax K2000

$700
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D60 vs Pentax K2000

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Pentax K2000

$235
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$556
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Nikon D60

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D60 vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$235
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

$259
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Compared to Canon 320 HS

Nikon D60

Canon 320 HS

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$231
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D60 vs Canon 320 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon 320 HS

$235
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$231
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More dots on screen

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