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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D40X
D40X vs D60 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5000
D60 vs D5000 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D60 | XZ-2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | $469.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-27 | 2012-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.2 oz
(544 g)
includes batteries |
12.6 oz
(357 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.9 in. (113 x 65 x 48 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.10 microns | 1.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 49 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 20.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 562 | 216 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (.NEF) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | i.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 28 - 112mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 6 - 24mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type | Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopter | Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200 | AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater Auto, One-Touch |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow, Underwater - Wide, Underwater - Macro), HDR , 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.2 |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NEF) | 12-bit RAW |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 wireless | Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Micro HDMI Type-D, Accessory Port | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 1.21 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | 1.27 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | 7 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.62 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 4 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | 0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.26 seconds | 0.11 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.095 seconds | 0.069 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | 0.18 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.093 seconds | 0.033 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 1.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL9 | Proprietary Li-90B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. | 3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction, 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects, FlashAir compatible, removable grip, accessory port. Body available in black only. |
